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Free Wednesdays at Adventure Reef Water Park!Parks and Recreation

Exciting news! Free admission to Adventure Reef Water Park on select Wednesday evenings is available this summer to children in grades K – 12 who attend Kettering City Schools, Kettering Alter High School, Kettering Montessori School, Ascension School, St. Albert School, St. Charles School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Kettering resident children participating in Home...

National Park & Recreation Month: Paula KrausParks and Recreation

Our National Park & Recreation Month featured staff member today is Rosewood Gallery Coordinator, Paula Kraus! Our Cultural Arts Manager, Shayna McConville, nominated her, saying, "Paula Willmot Kraus is a well-known and beloved artist in the Dayton region. She is passionate about photography, and when she's not creating new work or teaching photo techniques, she...

Adventure Reef Water Park Ball PolicyParks and Recreation

Marshall Road Improvements

Project Description This project will resurface Marshall Road from East David Road to Wilmington Pike, providing a smoother and safer driving experience. Improvements also include constructing an 11-foot shared-use path on the south side of Marshall Road from Wilmington Pike to Lincoln Park Boulevard, reducing lanes near Lincoln Park Boulevard to enhance safety, and completing...

National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: Jamie JarosikParks and Recreation

Today's 'We Rise Up for Parks & Recreation' spotlight is on Kettering community member, Jamie Jarosik! In addition to her busy career as meteorologist for WDTN, Jamie has a long history of volunteering with Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. She serves with both our Parks Board and Program Advisory Committee, as well as...

Planning Commission Agenda

REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 17, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Kettering Government Center Council Chambers Old Business New Business Zoning Text Amendment / Amend Section 1137.06.18 pertaining to surface parking lots PC-25-015 (Public Hearing) . Audience Participation (items not on the agenda) Other Business: Signing of Plats. Communications and Reports. Planning Commission Comments. Adjournment The City...

State of the City

https://youtu.be/a8EFqaPZL6g State of the City 2025 Mayor Peggy Lehner: Named for visionary innovator Charles Kettering, our city was built by citizens who wanted to spark progress and ignite change. For nearly 71 years, that spirit of innovation has defined who we are and how we grow. We remain committed to that founding principle, continuously working...

Department InformationParks and Recreation

Welcome to The City of Kettering's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts! Our goal is quality service focused on community Mission We are here to provide quality parks, recreation and cultural arts that make Kettering home. Vision We envision an exceptional and engaging parks, recreation and cultural arts department that improves the quality of...

Our SupportersParks and Recreation

Our Supporters Rosewood Arts Center is supported in part by the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, and the Ohio Arts Council, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional program support is provided by the Kettering Park Foundation.

National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: Sam JohnsonParks and Recreation

Today's National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight is on Kettering Recreation Complex staff member, Sam Johnson. Sam is a longtime member of the camps program at Kettering. He started his time here over 10 years ago as a camper in Camp AdFUNture. He then graduated out of camp and decided he still wanted to be...

National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: Tracy McElfreshParks and Recreation

Today, we continue our month-long series of spotlights in celebration of National Park & Recreation Month and 2022’s theme, We Rise Up For Parks & Recreation. Kettering Arts Council member Tracy McElfresh is a beloved and very active member of the Kettering community! Not only has she served on the KAC for several years, but...

Fall lawn care tips from Parks MaintenanceParks and Recreation

Brandon Douglas from Parks maintenance has some helpful tips on how to care for your lawn this fall, so it’s beautiful when spring rolls around. Here are his suggestions: Fall is a great time to put down the last application of fertilizer on lawns to help promote root growth throughout the winter and also giving...

Accreditation and AwardsParks and Recreation

Accredited Agency: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) based on an external review of the agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to...

HistoryParks and Recreation

The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA) has a rich history serving the community dating back to 1954, when the city council established the first Parks and Recreation Board. Upon the formation of the Parks and Recreation Board, the first Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed in 1964 to guide...

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...

Environmental Education Programs for FamiliesParks and Recreation

The Habitat Environmental Center is proud to give families the opportunity to experience nature together. We offer programs year round, so be sure to check out what we’re offering this season. Children (and grown-ups) should head outside EVERY day and breathe in some fresh air. Make it a part of your day to...

National Parks & Recreation Month Patron Feature: Benee PeavyParks and Recreation

Over a year ago, when the pandemic drastically changed our lives, Benee Peavy found a new service that would change hers: the CIL Senior Transportation provided through Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. Running on weekdays, the program provides door-to-door service to shopping and personal appointments throughout Kettering. “With this service, I was able to get...

National Parks & Recreation Month Staff Feature: Lindsey WhitleyParks and Recreation

As the PRCA department secretary, Lindsey Whitley plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly from day to day. She assists every patron who calls, emails and visits the PRCA administrative office, plus supports our PRCA Director. “I love working with and helping people!” Whitley said. “I work with the staff, citizens, volunteers and...

National Parks & Recreation Month Patron Feature: Dan LewisParks and Recreation

Over eight years ago, a doctor told Dan Lewis to make some changes to his lifestyle. Lewis, who works in Kettering, took the doctor’s advice and began frequenting the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC) adjacent to the Trent Arena. New to exercise, Lewis began on treadmills, and soon began to see results. He added...

Moving to Kettering

The City of Kettering provides a uniquely high quality of life to residents of all ages and experiences. Diverse housing stock, superb public safety departments, a network of neighborhood parks, an outstanding school system and sound government practices all contribute to the exceptional Kettering way of life.

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