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Council Term Limits

CHARTER SECTION 3-10. TERM LIMITATION. (a) No person shall be elected to the office of district Council member, at-large Council member, Mayor, or a combination of the three offices, for more than two (2) consecutive terms of four (4) years each; provided that the term served in filling a vacancy or unexpired term shall not...

37th Mid East Cross Country Championship To Be Held in Kettering

The City of Kettering proudly welcomes the 37th Mid East Cross Country Championship to Indian Riffle Park on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Since its inception, the Mid East Cross Country Championship has been a launching pad for countless collegiate running careers, featuring athletes competing at the highest levels of NCAA competition. The championship is the...

How To: ZoetropeParks and Recreation

Make your own animation come alive by creating a zoetrope! Zoetrope was one of the first techniques to create a “movie,” and stop motion photographs and illustrations are often used to create a moving image! Our Gallery Coordinator, Paula Wilmot Kraus, put together this tutorial. Supplies: Pencil Ruler Black heavy weight or painted paper White...

Workshop Minutes 8-12-25

CITY OF KETTERING CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AUGUST 12, 2025 The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in a workshop session on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Deeds Conference Room, Kettering Government Center, 3600 Shroyer Road. The meeting came to order at 5:33 p.m. Council Members present...

Corporate Wellness ProgramsParks and Recreation

Corporate Wellness Programs Let our award-winning department improve your company’s bottom line by reducing healthcare costs,decreasing absenteeism and turnover while improving work force productivity and morale.Show your employees that you care by investing in their health and wellness! Our Corporate Wellness program offers discounted passes and pricing as well as invoicing, reporting and other metrics to...

Gallery Entry InformationParks and Recreation

Artist Entry Information Gallery Exhibition Agreement Every precaution is taken in handling exhibiting artwork. All work is insured during the installation process and while the work is on display. The Gallery Coordinator reserves the right to reject work if it differs from the work presented in the original application, violates any conditions set forth...

Anno Seiberts, Rock Waves, 2002Parks and Recreation

Anno Seiberts Rock Waves, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Delco Park Google Maps German artist Anno Seiberts’ 26,000 pound sculpture Rock Waves simulates wave formations on the face and the rear of the stone and is repeated in the ripple effects of the water at its location by the pond at Delco Park. The setting surrounding the monolithic sculpture...

Previous ExhibitionsParks and Recreation

Below you'll find information about our exhibitions from past years. To inquire about exhibitions prior to 2014, please contact us at 937-296-0294 or email rosewood@ketteringoh.org. 2025 Exhibitions 2024 Exhibitions 2023 Exhibitions 2022 Exhibitions 2021 Exhibitions 2020 Exhibitions 2019 Exhibitions 2018 Exhibitions 2017 Exhibitions 2016 Exhibitions 2015 Exhibitions 2014 Exhibitions

Notice Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Kettering will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: the City of Kettering does not discriminate on the basis of disability in...

McMillan, Jes (Dayton, OH), Bee Ambitious, 2019Parks and Recreation

Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Porcelain ceramic tiles, concrete Location: Haverstick neighborhood Jes McMillan, founder of the Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, created a series of permanent sidewalk games for the Haverstick neighborhood of Kettering. McMillan saw an opportunity to engage children in outdoor recreation through her art and address the lack of...

Atalie Gagnet, Blooming Through the Waves, 2022Parks and Recreation

Atalie Gagnet Blooming Through the Waves, 2022 Location: Rosewood Arts Center, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering OH 45420 Google Maps As part of Rosewood Arts Center’s recent renovation, a vibrant community mural was created to reflect the spirit of collaboration and creativity at the heart of the project. Designed by Dayton-based muralist Atalie Gagnet, Blooming Through the...

Kistler, Virginia, Mutual Homes, 2018Parks and Recreation

Virginia Kistler (Gahanna, OH) Mutual Homes, 2018 Stainless steel Location: Oak Park Mutual Homes reflects the meaning of home to Oak Park residents. Kistler was inspired by the characteristics of Oak Park's 1945 Cape Cod-style homes, the history of the neighborhood, and the words and images shared by its residents today. Kistler found the manufacturing...

Artist Selected - Virginia KistlerParks and Recreation

City of Kettering selects Virginia Kistler for ArtLocal Public Art Commission The City of Kettering CitySites Public Art Program is proud to announce the selection of Virginia Kistler for the inaugural ArtLocal public art commission. Kistler will create a new public artwork, in collaboration with residents of Kettering, to be installed in Oak Park this...

Light up the holidaysParks and Recreation

Santa has his elves; we have our tireless Parks Division. Every holiday season, crews tackle the huge task of making Lincoln Park into Kettering’s shining holiday showplace. Naturally, this is a tough and time-consuming job. If you struggle to hang a strand of icicle lights on your porch, just imagine decorating an entire city park!...

Artist Spotlight: Pam Adams!Parks and Recreation

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Pam has been an artist resident at Rosewood for over 10 years. She is known for her colorful, impressionistic-style portraits of dancers and children, which inspire her most. “I love painting children and ballerinas the most because they have such beautiful color and movement.” Pam has painted with oils for several...

Backyard Water Safety Series: Entering and exiting safelyParks and Recreation

The most basic of the essential water safety skills is simply entering and exiting the water. It is important to practice getting into and out of the water with young children. New swimmers need to learn how to adjust to the water as well as safe techniques for getting into and out of the water....

National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: John & Betty Meyer Pickleball CourtsParks and Recreation

Pickleball has taken the nation by storm over the past few years, but did you know that Kettering has had dedicated pickleball courts since 2016? Now that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and 2016 is seven years (already?!) behind us, it was time to make some upgrades to the J.F. Kennedy Park Pickleball...

Fitness Staff Spotlight: Thomas JervisParks and Recreation

Happy Friday! Today, we're changing things up a bit and shining a spotlight on our amazing fitness staff. Meet Thomas Jervis, who has been a personal trainer with PRCA for eight years. How long have you been working for the City of Kettering as a personal trainer? What inspired you to become a trainer? I...

Annual EventsParks and Recreation

PlayKettering is proud to present a wide variety of special events every year. Below you'll find a complete list of special events we regularly offer. For more information on upcoming events, including specific dates, times, details and registration links, please visit our Upcoming Special Events page. For information on attending shows at Fraze Pavilion, visit...

Samantha Simpson, Us, It, ThemParks 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...

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