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National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: We Are Kettering ProjectParks and Recreation

Today for National Park & Recreation Month, we’re highlighting the ‘We Are Kettering’ Project, a community-wide effort to provide Kettering’s kids with protective factors and increase their resilience to face life and behavioral challenges. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a tool schools use to improve student behavior and make school a safe place....

National Park & Recreation Month Spotlight: Senior Programs TeamParks and Recreation

Today's National Park & Recreation Month spotlight is on our senior programs and services team at the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center. Meet the friendly faces behind the front desk, our senior transportation program and our program coordinators. Jennifer Giessler is our Senior & Adult Program Supervisor, and you can meet her team members below!...

CenterPoint Gasline Replacement Projects

CenterPoint Energy is actively working in the City of Kettering to replace gas mains and service lines over the next several years. If you have any questions or concerns, please call CenterPoint at 800-227-1376. CenterPoint Press Release 2023 CenterPoint Map of Projects 2025 Project Areas Broad, San Rae, Delmonte, Oak Park, Royalston, East (V-1324 BSCI)...

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.

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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Adventure Reef Water Park open daily beginning May 28!Parks and Recreation

Slide, splash and cool off every day this summer at Adventure Reef Water Park! Starting Saturday, May 28, the water park will be open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Residents and passholders can enter at noon with general admission beginning at 12:30 p.m. Adventure Reef will feature lower daily admission and season pass rates....

Wake up your routine – visiting a park can fight fatigue!Parks and Recreation

Do you struggle to stay awake at your desk post lunch? Or get home from work and immediately collapse on the couch? Visiting a park at lunchtime could be the key to beating the afternoon blah’s, recent studies suggest. A brisk walk while focusing on nature instead of work kept study participants more productive in...

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...

National Parks & Recreation Month Staff Feature: Mary Beth O'DellParks and Recreation

As the Director of Kettering’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Mary Beth O’Dell is committed to ensuring that the community has access to the highest quality parks and recreation experiences possible. Under her leadership, our department has been recognized with a host of honors, including several re-accreditations through CAPRA and the 2014 National...

6 Ways to Stay Safe at Adventure Reef Water Park this SummerParks and Recreation

We hope you’ll make time for at least one visit to Adventure Reef this summer. Whether you haven’t yet been or are eagerly planning a return trip, it’s always a good idea to brush up on water park safety. Here’s a quick guide. Wear sunscreen Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and...

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...

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...

2020 - Neighborhood Rescheduled (Van Buren)

2020 - Neighborhood Rescheduled (Van Buren) The Van Buren Neighborhood was the 2020 Cities of Service Neighborhood. A tree planting took place in the park on Make A Difference Day (October 24, 2020) as well as cards for Blue Star Mothers. Placemats were made for area nursing homes. The block party is rescheduled to 2022...

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...

Kettering Block Party 2025

June 4, 2025

Kettering Block Party 2025 Celebrate Our Kettering Community! Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Gates open at 6:00 PM FREE - Open to the Public! Kettering Civic Band Concert at 7:00 PM Free Hot Dog Roast* Free Dilly Bars* Bicycle Helmet Fitting Join us for another Kettering Block Party at Lincoln Park and...

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...

Concrete Repair Program

Bid Date: February 22, 2024 Project Description This project includes the repair of existing concrete items including street panels, and medians on public streets, along with curb and flatwork in City parks and facilities. Project Limits Various locations throughout the City of Kettering. Bid Results ...

2022 - Van Buren Thank you to the Van Buren Neighborhood for being our 2022 Cities of Service Neighborhood! A block party was held on Saturday, June 11 in Van Buren Park. Skyline Chili Hotdogs, sides, drinks, and door prizes were given out to residents who attended the event. Make A Difference Day will be...

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