Category: Parks & Rec Month

National Parks & Recreation Month Patron Feature: Dan Lewis

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 … Continued

National Parks & Recreation Month Staff Feature: Mary Beth O’Dell

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 … Continued

July is National Parks and Recreation Month!

Every July, the National Recreation and Park Association sponsors National Parks and Recreation Month to highlight the benefits access to quality parks, recreation and cultural arts programming brings to the public. Each year’s celebration includes a unique theme. For 2021, we’re highlighting Our Park and Recreation Story. The services that parks and recreation professionals provide … Continued

National Park & Recreation Month: Jackie Lawless

Our National Park and Recreation Month celebration continues in Kettering! This year’s national theme is “We Are Parks and Recreation.” Resident Jackie Lawless, who serves on Kettering’s Sister Cities Committee, wrote this about her favorite park: “I love Kettering! Lincoln Park is such a treasure! The entire park is well kept with beautiful fountains in … Continued

National Park & Recreation Month: Danielle Kauth

Today’s National Park & Recreation Month featured Kettering resident, Danielle Kauth, created memories with her family by exploring the city’s parks. “There are 21 parks in Kettering, and my kids and I decided we wanted to go to them all!” she wrote. “We managed to complete this little challenge, and we had the best time! … Continued

National Park & Recreation Month: Nancy Boss

National Park & Recreation Month continues! A familiar face to anyone that frequents the Kettering Recreation Complex and Rosewood Arts Centre, Nancy Lynn Boss has been teaching various fitness and dance classes for over 40 years. Before joining the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts team, Nancy studied dance with Jorg Fastings from the Columbus … Continued

National Park & Recreation Month: Nick Zaccaria

Today’s National Park & Recreation Month featured staff member is Parks Service Worker Nick Zaccaria. Nick was nominated for this feature by Parks Superintendent, Gary Schussler, who said, “Nick is a newer employee and one who switched careers when he moved to Ohio to the park industry about two and a half years ago. He … Continued

National Park & Recreation Month: Meghan Thomas

We are celebrating National Park and Recreation Month here in Kettering! Meghan Thomas is a resident and a Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts superuser! She wrote: “We love Kettering because we LOVE the Parks and Rec program! The rich programming available is a main driving force for our choice to buy a home and raise … Continued

National Park & Recreation Month: Jonelle Carroll

We are celebrating National Park and Recreation Month here in Kettering! Kettering resident Jonelle Carroll is an active participant in the wide range of programs offered through our city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department. Here’s what Jonelle had to say about PRCA: “I believe it is one of the many things that makes Kettering … Continued

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