Explore Indian Riffle Park
Welcome to Indian Riffle Park, a vibrant recreational oasis nestled in the heart of Kettering. Located at 2801 E Stroop Road, this expansive park offers something for everyone, from peaceful nature walks among mature trees to active recreation options for all ages. Whether you're planning a family picnic, looking for outdoor fitness opportunities, or seeking a place for kids to play, Indian Riffle Park delivers with its exceptional variety of amenities and beautiful natural setting. With multiple shelters, sports facilities, and year-round recreational options, it's one of Kettering's premier destinations for outdoor enjoyment and community gatherings.
Shelter #2 is the closest to the playground equipment, and shelters #2 and #3 are wheelchair accessible. Additional tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the picnic area. Make your reservation today by visiting PlayKettering.org.
Address
2801 E Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45420
Accessible?
Yes. Shelters #2 and #3 are wheelchair accessible.
Shelters
Four reservable picnic shelters.
Shelters #1 & #2
Indian Riffle Park Shelter #1 has electric. Both shelters have 10-15 tables and seat up to 120 people. Chemical toilets (open year-round), permanent restrooms (open seasonally), barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and a drinking fountain are available nearby. Shelter #2 is the closest to the playground equipment and is wheelchair accessible.
Shelter #3
Indian Riffle Park Shelter #3 has electric, 18 tables and seats up to 175 people. Chemical toilets (open year-round), permanent restrooms (open seasonally), barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and a drinking fountain are available nearby. Shelters #3 is wheelchair accessible.
Lathrem Garden Plaza Shelter
The Lathrem Garden Shelter has a wood burning fireplace, water access/fountain, electric, 6-8 tables and seats up to 50-75 people. The immediate surrounding area offers a 3-hole putting green, shuffleboard courts and bench overlook swings available for public use. Restrooms can be accessed via the Kettering Recreational Complex during open hours and parking for this shelter is shared with the Adventure Reef Water Park.
Reserve a shelter
Kettering residents may reserve shelters beginning the first work day in January, while non-residents may reserve beginning the first work day in March. Reservations available between April 1 and Oct. 31. Reservations can be made online or by calling 937-296-2454.
Amenities
- Multiple ball fields
- Basketball courts
- Bike racks
- Fishing pond stocked with bluegill and bass (no fishing license required)
- Football/soccer fields
- Disc golf course
- Volleyball courts (nets not provided)
- Grills for cookouts
- Horseshoe pits
- Par course fitness trail
- Picnic tables and benches throughout the park
- Award-winning inclusive playground equipment
- Permanent restrooms (seasonal) and chemical toilets (year-round)
- Shuffleboard courts
- Water fountain
- Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoe Skate Plaza
