July is Park and Recreation Month!

Posted on July 2, 2025


Logo for NRPA Park and Recreation Month

For 40 years, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has celebrated Park and Recreation Month, celebrating the incredible impact of parks and recreation professionals who help build stronger, more vibrant communities. Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is excited to join the celebration this July by showcasing what makes our park system special!

Every Wednesday and Saturday throughout July, we’ll be highlighting different parks from our collection of 22 unique green spaces! From our splash pad at Kennedy Park to the 100+ foot zipline at Gentile Nature Park, each of our parks offers something special for families, athletes, nature lovers and everyone in between.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful nature walk, exciting playground adventure or the perfect spot for your next family gathering, Kettering’s parks are ready to welcome you.

Follow along as we explore two parks each week and discover (or rediscover!) all the amazing places where our community comes together to play, learn and create lasting memories.

Ready to explore? Let’s Build Together, Play Together! 

You can start exploring our parks now by visiting our new webpage that includes links to individual pages for each of our 22 parks!

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