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Heritage Tree ProgramParks and Recreation

Honoring Exceptional Kettering Trees The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to launch a new initiative called the Heritage Tree Program, recognizing exceptional trees that enhance the character and natural landscape of our community. This celebratory program allows us to appreciate the environmental and aesthetic gifts provided by the remarkable...

Rules Regarding Shelter UseParks and Recreation

NOTE: Alcohol is prohibited for use in the parks Parks Supervisor Approval Required: If your picnic will have any of the following, you must contact the Parks Maintenance Center immediately so we can be sure our facilities can meet your needs. Business or organization picnic Fundraiser or type of special event Caterer Music, singing or...

Employer Withholding

Tax Rate and Interest Rate Current Tax Rate: 2.25% The interest rate is calculated based on the federal short-term rate plus 5%. The rates are as follows: Calendar Year 2024: 10% per year or 0.83% per month Calendar Year 2025: 10% per year or 0.83% per month Calendar Year 2026: 9% per year or 0.75%...

Virginia Kistler, "Fungal Impressions"Parks and Recreation

Virginia Kistler Fungal Impressions April 16 - May 18, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, April 19, 6-8pm Free and open to the public Columbus-area artist Virginia Kistler investigates the ubiquity of urban landscapes and their absence of biodiverse spaces as she seeks to understand the intersection of urban growth and the natural landscape. “I mine impressions that are...

Reni Gower: GEOmatrix: The Perfect ProofParks and Recreation

What is unique about your process and how does this define your practice? I am an interdisciplinary artist who works in many different mediums: i.e. painting, printmaking, papercutting. No matter the medium, I work slowly to create artwork that fosters mindfulness. Enticed through touch, repetition, and beauty, my work also encourages a physical and contemplative...

KetterGreen

What is KetterGreen? The City of Kettering is committed to working locally to improve the social, economical and environmental well being of our community. As part of this commitment, the City has formed KetterGreen, a committee that helps promote and organize environmental events within the City facilities as well as the community. Events KetterGreen has...

Accessibility for Persons with DisabilitiesParks and Recreation

Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is firmly committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We invite individuals with disabilities to participate in our programs, sites and services. If you would like to request a modification, the request can be made...

Kettering is Home to the Holidays Tour of Lights

The city of Kettering has found a way to capture the magic of the holiday season — and it involves the participation of the entire community. This year, the city will be hosting the Kettering is Home to the Holidays Tour of Lights. And to make things even sweeter, Kettering residents and business owners are...

Kim Rae Taylor, "Rendered Complete Equals"Parks and Recreation

Kim Rae Taylor Rendered Complete Equals On view: April 16 - May 18, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, April 19, 6-8pm Free and open to the public Painter Kim Rae Taylor, who lives and works in Cincinnati, will exhibit a series of mixed media paintings in an exhibition titled Rendered Complete Equals. Of her work, Taylor says, “Through...

Artist InformationParks and Recreation

Applications for the 2025 Art on the Commons are no longer being accepted. We will begin accepting applications for the August 2026 festival starting Jan. 1, 2026 on Zapplication; check back here for a link! Art on the Commons features approximately one hundred artists from around the country. Located in a scenic park within...

Privacy Policy

Welcome to the City of Kettering’s website. The City of Kettering has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy for our website users. The following paragraphs disclose our information gathering practices. The privacy statement may change at any time; any changes will be posted on this page. Should you...

Business Emergency Contacts

The Kettering Police Department wants to ensure we have the right contact information in the event of an emergency at your business. Some examples of emergencies include: a broken sprinkler and the business is flooding at 2:00 am, a passerby sees flashlights inside and we need to go inside to ensure the safety of your...

19th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture ExhibitionParks and Recreation

19th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition September 29 – November 8, 2025 Closing Reception: Saturday, November 8, 1 - 3 pm Free and open to the public HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states and is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to...

r.a.d. KIDS The Kettering Police Department offers classes to kids to Resist Aggression Defensively. r.a.d.KIDS is a personal empowering, awareness and safety education program for children aged 5-9 and 10-12. The program combines risk reduction education and physical defense training in hopes of preventing the abduction of children. It provides a consistent, structured, protective...

Bid Express

The City of Kettering Engineering Department uses secure internet bidding via Info Tech’s Bid Express Service. Electronic bid submission is the mandated form of bidding capital projects solicited by the Engineering Department. It is pertinent all vendors register, setup to bid electronically, and navigate the service in advance to upcoming solicitation deadlines. All vendors who intend to submit their...

Vacation House Checks

As a crime prevention and community relations service to the community, we provide checks of houses where residents are temporarily out of town on vacation, business trips, etc. House Check Specifications No vacant house checks will be made under this program. House checks will be made as time permits. Checks will be made during daylight...

Registration InformationParks and Recreation

Please visit playkettering.org/webtrac to register for programs. Patrons may also register for programs in person at our facilities or over phone. Please see below for each facility's contact information: Kettering Recreation Complex - 937-296-2587 (2900 Glengarry Drive) Rosewood Arts Center - 937-296-0294 (2655 Olson Drive) CIL Senior Center - 937-296-2480 (2900 Glengarry Drive) Habitat Environmental...

Certificate of Occupancy

Zoning & Building Occupancy go hand-in-hand. The City of Kettering Zoning Ordinance requires a new Certificate of Occupancy for any new tenant of a building. And, the Ohio Building Code requires a Certificate of Occupancy for any new occupancies or changes of occupancy. When you apply for a Certificate of Occupancy, it automatically receives review...

Mandatory Filing

Current Tax Rate: 2.25% Mandatory Filing Affects Every Resident The City of Kettering has a mandatory filing requirement. All resident individual taxpayers (18 years of age and older) are required by law to file an annual Kettering income tax return, regardless of whether you have any income to report, any tax liability or filed a...

Personal Trainer Spotlight: Thomas Jervis!Parks and Recreation

Client Testimonial from Jey Ellis Thomas Jervis exemplifies dedication in every training session, maintaining unwavering focus and commitment to his clients' success. Beyond physical strengthening, his emphasis on proper form has been transformative, enabling safer and more effective independent workouts with reduced injury occurrence. "I'm extremely grateful for him and all he does for me,...

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