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...
Rosewood Arts Center announces a call to artists in Ohio and surrounding states to participate in the 19th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition with the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area’s only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. The exhibition will be on display...
The collaborative work of partners Ghislaine and Lando Fremaux-Valdez is on a gargantuan scale, executed in gouache and pastel on paper. Each drawing naturalistically portrays one or both of the artists’ bodies (sometimes many times over), but deranges them through fragmentation, anatomical corruption, and/or pictorial chaos. Caption: Ghislaine and Lando Fremaux-Valdez, Washing Feet / Hair...
Meet Ben, a one-year member of Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center whose journey proves that fitness is so much more than just looking good – it's about reclaiming your life! From Challenge to Champion:Ben's fitness journey began with a simple moment of self-awareness at the pool. That motivation led him to drop 30 pounds and discover...
We want your opinion! View pictures of the equipment and rate the options for replacing the playground that was lost to a fire at State Farm. Click here to take the survey. Thank you for helping us choose the best option!
Meet Dale - Proving That Age is Just a Number at 87!We're thrilled to spotlight Dale Bell, an incredible 87-year-old member who shows us what determination and resilience look like! After a successful 30+ year career with the Mead Corporation, Dale moved from Georgia back to Ohio to be closer to family and has been...
Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features approximately 100 artists from around the country. Located in scenic Lincoln Park Civic Commons within the vibrant Dayton area, the festival's live music and top notch artists make Art on the Commons a destination for several thousand art lovers...
KETTERING SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WHEN? June 2 through Aug. 8, Noon – 2 p.m. NOTE: No Summer Food Program June 30 – July 4 (Holiday Week) WHERE? Two locations Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Tuesdays & Thursdays Trails of Oak Creek Parking Lot Van Buren Park Shelter 1785 Renee Drive, Kettering, OH ...
What is the “We Are Kettering” Project? Partners for Healthy Youth is a joint City of Kettering and Kettering City School Advisory Board focused on facilitating support for all of our youth in Kettering. The “We Are Kettering” project was launched in the spring of 2021 from feedback created from round table discussions with a...
Meet Mary Hunsaker & Geralyn Perkins - two incredible women who prove that fitness is better together! Mary Hunsaker - Retired Elementary Teacher ~ 4 years of group fitness classes at KRC ~Mom of 2, grandmother of 5 amazing grandkids ~From never imagining she'd try bootcamp to absolutely LOVING it! ~"I have tons of personal...
Explore Gentile Nature Park Experience Kettering's newest and most innovative recreational destination at 915 Peach Orchard Road, where Gentile Park's impressive 19 acres showcase cutting-edge design and unique amenities. This $2.48 million nature-themed park honors World War II flying ace Major Dominic Gentile while creating an unparalleled recreational experience featuring amenities found nowhere else in...
Explore Van Buren Park Discover a neighborhood gem at 1450 Scottsdale Ave., where Van Buren Park offers 5.5 acres of recreation designed with families in mind. This inviting park balances active play areas with casual gathering spaces, creating a versatile environment that welcomes visitors of all ages. The non-reservable shelter provides a perfect spot for...
Explore Wenzler Park Discover a versatile community treasure at 3535 Sharewood Ct., where Wenzler Park's 4.6 thoughtfully designed acres create a recreational oasis within a residential area. This neighborhood gem shines with its exceptional variety of amenities packed into a modest footprint, offering both athletic facilities and casual gathering spaces that welcome visitors of all...
