Archives: FAQs

Where can I go and when?

Our transportation hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (last pick up from home). Must be ready for home return pick up by 4 p.m. We provide door-to-door service to shopping and personal appointments to all locations within Kettering city limits and extended trips within the following boundaries: North: 1st Street in … Continued

How do I make an appointment for a ride?

Call 937-296-2483 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Appointments must be made by 10:30 a.m. at least two business days in advance. Monday appointments must be made by 10:30 a.m. the previous Thursday. Appointments can be made up to four weeks in advance and, due to limited number of appointments available, a minimum … Continued

What do I do the day of the appointment?

Be ready at least 30 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. The driver may arrive 30 minutes BEFORE to 15 minutes AFTER your scheduled time, based upon other appointments schedule and your destination. Please do not leave your home if you cannot see the outside arrival area and do not have a cell phone. … Continued

How do I pay for each trip?

First time users must be registered at least one week prior to their first ride and a Rider’s Card must be purchased before making an appointment. Cards can be purchased in the amounts of $12, $24 and $48. When you schedule your trip and will need a new card tell the dispatcher and the driver … Continued

How can I volunteer as a driver?

We are looking for volunteer drivers to transport seniors to personal appointments. A valid Ohio driver’s license and background check are required. Additional training will be provided by the City of Kettering. The City of Kettering will provide the vehicle. Volunteering requires one morning or afternoon a week. Shifts are four hours long, scheduled between … Continued

Refund Policy

Refund Policy Our commitment is to make your experience successful. If you would like a refund, please contact us to discuss your experience. Refund requests must be made within two weeks of a registered program’s end date. For a full refund, requests must be made at least three days prior to the start of the … Continued

History

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 … Continued

Accreditation and Awards

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 … Continued

Works on Paper, 2017

January 16 – February 24 Reception: Thursday, January 19, 6 – 8 pm. Works on Paper is a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. This year, 91 artists from Dayton and the surrounding areas submitted 237 pieces, from which the juror, Elizabeth Carney, Assistant Curator at the Akron Art Museum, chose 40 … Continued

Art Ed, 2016

November 28 – December 30, 2016 Reception: Saturday, December 3, 11am-3pm, in conjunction with A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival. Art Ed began in 2011 at Rosewood Gallery as a way to celebrate our local art educators.  The 49 participants in this year’s exhibition are current or retired art teachers in Dayton and the surrounding areas. Participating artists: … Continued

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