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My Park Program Our community’s 21 parks are a much loved part of Kettering life. From our larger, bustling parks to the smaller neighborhood spaces, residents can choose to be part of the action or to just get close to nature. And, we all have our favorite park where we spend the most time and...

You can fish for free without a fishing license at the ponds at Delco Park, Lincoln Park, Pondview Park, and the Kettering Recreation Complex. View a list of park amenities and a map to these parks. Please throw all fish back into the water, and please do not cast nets. Enjoy! Monofilament Recycling Stations Kettering has 4...

Kettering Parks Foundation The Kettering Parks Foundation was established in 1982 to assist in improving the quality of life for Kettering citizens by supplementing the services provided by the Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. It achieves this goal through the generous donations of many individuals, businesses, industries and organizations. These tax-deductible donations allow...

The Parks Team is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all Kettering Parks and associated facilities. The Parks Team also supports a robust array of community events, sports field rentals, horticulture and arboriculture.   Parks positions are available in both Seasonal Part-Time and Year-Round Part-Time categories depending on organizational need and the applicant's availability....

The Kettering Parks Division manages multiple initiatives. Some are seasonal and some are on-going. Find information about our current initiatives below.

Tobacco Free Parks and FacilitiesKettering residents and visitors can enjoy a tobacco free environment in most of the parks areas and facilities owned and managed by the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA).PRCA has designated Tobacco Free Zones in all City parks and facilities. The primary reason for creating these zones is to...

Shelter Reservations in Kettering Kettering residents may reserve shelters the first work day in January each year; non-residents may reserve beginning the first work day in March.  The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department has several reservable picnic shelters for no fee located at the following parks: Delco Park (1700 Delco Park...

Gentile Nature Park is Open! Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts celebrated the grand opening of Gentile Nature Park with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 8, 2024. There was a great turn out, as community members and city officials joined in to explore the park's winding trails and fun play equipment. They also...

Adventure Reef Water Park is located at 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH  45420. Adventure Reef Water Park Opens Saturday, May 24, 2025 Please Note: Beginning this year, minors that are ages 12-15 without an adult present must have a valid Youth ID (which can include a school ID, temporary permit or water park membership card)...

The renovated and expanded John and Betty Meyer Pickleball Courts at Kennedy Park opened June 25, 2023. The courts were expanded from 6 to 12 and resurfaced. Around 50-100 patrons can be found playing each morning and hundreds of recreational pickleball players are utilizing the facility weekly. The courts are located at 5073 Bigger Road,...