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Ice Skating ProgramsParks and Recreation

Whether you or your child are interested in learning to maneuver around the ice during open skate with friends, spin and jump like a figure skater or playing hockey, we have a class for you! Ice Skating Classes The Kettering Ice Arena is proud to welcome you to the Learn to Skate USA program, a...

Public Comment Period for Amendment to City of Kettering Citizen Participation Plan

A fifteen (15) day public comment period will commence on May 24, 2020. To submit a comment, please contact Angela Rahman, Community Development Manager at 937-296-2524 or angela.rahman@ketteringoh.org The City of Kettering will accept written comments on the Amendments from Sunday, May 24 until 5 pm on Monday, June 8, 2020. Draft Citizen Participation Plan

Earth TransformedParks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce two new exhibitions, Earth Transformed: Ceramic Artists Invitational and Nicki Strouss: New Work, on view from March 1 through April 2, 2021. Both exhibitions are presented in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) 2021 Conference. A virtual tour and comments...

A Rosewood Holiday Arts FestivalParks and Recreation

Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2025 A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival. Applications for next year's event will be available in early fall of 2026. We hope you'll come celebrate the vibrant creativity of the Rosewood community on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Enjoy a day filled with...

Kettering Police Foundation

Our Mission The Kettering Police Foundation was established to create a way for citizens, organizations and businesses to give back to Ohio’s Finest Community. The Foundation is a police-oriented organization with the sole purpose of recognizing and helping those in need. The Foundation sponsors state-of-the-art training to area police officers, assists citizens with extraordinary situations,...

Kettering Social Media Policies

Social Media Disclaimer and Guidelines for Visitors to City of Kettering Social Media Accounts The purpose of this social media account (“account”) is to share information about the City of Kettering (“City”) with City residents, businesses, and visitors in an effort to create a welcoming environment for those who live, work, and play within its...

Kettering Volunteer Advisory Council

The City of Kettering Volunteer Advisory Council consists of 12 members appointed by the Mayor. The members represent a variety of sectors, including business, nonprofit agencies, faith based organizations and volunteer groups. Ex-officio members are appointed by the Mayor as appropriate. The Advisory Council meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. at...

Play Is The WayParks and Recreation

Why play outdoors? It’s not a newsflash that kids LOVE to play, especially outdoors. What’s interesting is that free play isn’t all fun and games. Not engaging in enough free play with peers can have serious emotional and social repercussions for kids. Overall, kids who spend lots of time outside at play tend to grow...

Adopt-A-Drain Program

About The Program Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, members of the community can quickly and easily assist the City of Kettering in keeping the city beautiful and clean. Volunteers will be responsible for inspecting the drain they adopt and the area around it, removing leaves and other debris from both the drain grate and the surrounding...

Preparedness & Resilience

General Preparedness Tips Being prepared for extreme weather events or emergencies can be life-saving and is crucial to resilience. Some general tips include: Build an emergency kit containing enough non-perishable food, water, and basic necessities for each family member in addition to a first aid kit. Gather essential medications, pet food, extra batteries to charge...

How do I schedule a bulk trash pick up?

Residents do not need to contact Rumpke to schedule bulk pick up. Rumpke will collect up to three bulk items each week without notification or scheduling, however, if you are unsure if your bulk item(s) require special disposal methods to ensure they are picked-up, please call Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171. Please keep in mind some of the...

Rosewood Gallery presents Juan-Si Gonzalez, Displacement: Collective Practice to Recover Memory (in conjunction with FotoFocus Biennial 2018)Parks and Recreation

Rosewood Gallery presents Juan-Si Gonzalez, Displacement: Collective Practice to Recover Memory (in conjunction with FotoFocus Biennial 2018) On view: October 15 - November 16 Opening reception: Thursday, October 18, 2018, 6-8pm Gallery Tour and Conversation with the artist: Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm Juan-Sí González, Yo Casita, 2018, Digital Print Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio...

Barry Gunderson, Song and Dance, 2000Parks and Recreation

Barry Gunderson Song and Dance, 2000 Aluminum, Brick Pavers and Concrete Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Google Maps Barry Gunderson’s sculpture Song and Dance features a choreographed arrangement of four 16-foot tall figures. One hand on the ground, one high in the air, bodies arched, these figures salute all who enter the Commons area. The sculpture honors...

Aquatic Programs for YouthParks and Recreation

We offer Learn to Swim classes year round! The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is proud to offer American Red Cross Swim programs for people of all ages and abilities. All classes are held at the Kettering Recreation Complex main pool. The swimming and water safety program helps people of all ages enjoy...

Qualified Disabled, ADA Trash Service Affidavit

To be eligible for Rumpke’s Qualified Disabled, ADA Program participants must do the following: Provide a signed note from their physician explaining they are physically unable to take their trash to the curb. Sign an affidavit stating neither they nor anyone else in the household are physically unable to take their trash to the curb....

Deana Bada Maloney, The Nature We CreateParks and Recreation

Samantha Simpson’s exhibition, Us, Them, It, and Deana Bada Maloney’s exhibition, The Nature We Create, were originally scheduled to be on view in Rosewood Gallery from April 13 through May 17, 2020. Due to COVID-19-related closures, this exhibition will be rescheduled for in-person viewing. While these two exhibitions, like most art, are best seen in person, please visit our...

How To: Eggscellent Easter Egg DrawingParks and Recreation

Happy Easter! Andrew Dailey, Cultural Arts Program Supervisor at Rosewood, put together this fun and easy holiday project. I love to draw and looked around my house for an interesting opportunity for a neat drawing project. I realized that I could draw on eggs and create unique objects. This is such a simple idea that...

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Meet Cyndi Jordan!Parks and Recreation

Meet Cyndi Jordan - 75 Years Young and Going Strong! We're thrilled to feature Cyndi Jordan, one of our most inspiring members at the Kettering Recreation Complex! At 75 years young, Cyndi proves that age is just a number when it comes to staying active and healthy. Her Fitness Journey Cyndi brings over 20 years...

Safe Routes to School Program

The Kettering Safety Section provides information on developing safe ways of getting to school. This information can be used in the community to help children safely navigate their neighborhood. Also, It can be used by teachers as classroom resources. Safety Section members are committed to working pro-actively with school and neighborhood communities to...

Fitness Patron Spotlight: Darron BakerParks and Recreation

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Darron Baker, who is a health teacher with Kettering City Schools. Darron began his wellness journey after losing his wife to cancer. In the three years since he joined our fitness center, he's lost nearly 100 pounds and has enjoyed making many positive changes to his routine. Congratulations...

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