The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is excited to announce the 2025 Heritage Tree Program award winners! This celebratory program recognizes exceptional trees that enhance the character and natural landscape of our community, allowing us to appreciate the environmental and aesthetic gifts provided by the remarkable trees around us.
About the Heritage Tree Program
The Heritage Tree Program honors up to 10 outstanding trees each year throughout Kettering’s residential, commercial and public park properties. Trees are selected based on three key criteria:
- Extraordinary Size and/or Age – Trees that score at or above the 50th percentile for their species
- Exceptional Form, Beauty, and Rarity – Trees valued for their health, aesthetic contribution and uniqueness within our urban canopy
- Notable Origin – Trees with special historical significance or meaningful stories
2025 Award Winners
Congratulations to this year’s Heritage Tree Program award recipients:
- 4600 Sunray Drive – Sycamore
- 108 Foxridge Drive – Red Oak
- 2033 E. Rahn Road – Tulip Poplar
- 126 Balmoral Drive – Oak
- 2801 E. Stroop Road – Oak
- 2374 Adirondack Trail – White Oak
- 3535 Sharewood Court – Sycamore
- 1700 Delco Park Drive – Northern Red Oak
- 1600 Glengarry Drive – White Poplar
- 5299 Bigger Road – Northern Red Oak
- View our Facebook post with pictures of the trees
Award plaques are currently on display at each location and will remain through Halloween. We encourage residents to take a moment to appreciate these natural treasures in our community.
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations this year! Your participation helps us celebrate and preserve Kettering’s beautiful urban forest.
Nominate a Tree
Do you know of an exceptional tree that deserves recognition? The Heritage Tree Program accepts nominations year-round from property owners and neighbors alike.
Learn more about the program and download a nomination form.