Explore Walther Park Find a peaceful neighborhood retreat at 4421 Overland Trail, where Walther Park's 4.5 thoughtfully designed acres create a recreational haven within a residential setting. This intimate park balances sports facilities with casual gathering areas, providing a perfect setting for both active recreation and relaxed social connection. The playground invites youthful exploration while...
Explore Tait Park Find a peaceful neighborhood retreat at 3750 Tait Road, where Tait Park spans 9.1 acres of accessible recreation within a residential setting. This versatile community space balances athletic facilities with casual gathering areas, creating a park that serves diverse interests and ages. The non-reservable shelter makes Tait Park perfect for spontaneous picnics...
Explore State Farm Park Experience a recreational powerhouse at 2510 Blackhawk Dr., where State Farm Park's impressive 31.6 acres create a sports-focused destination within Kettering's park system. This athletic-oriented park excels with its exceptional ball fields, making it a central hub for baseball and softball activities throughout the community. The non-reservable shelter and playground complement...
Explore Southdale Park Discover a neighborhood treasure at 3036 Bellflower St., where Southdale Park's 8 inviting acres create a recreational haven within a residential setting. This multifaceted park combines playground adventure with educational opportunities, as it's also home to the Habitat Environmental Center—a unique asset that offers nature education programming for all ages. The park's...
Explore Pasadena Green Space Experience the simplicity of a neighborhood green space at 3200 N. Marshall Road, where Pasadena Green Space offers 1.5 acres of open landscape that serves as a peaceful community asset. This minimalist park prioritizes unprogrammed green space, providing room for spontaneous play, relaxation, and connection with nature. The park's straightforward design...
Explore Oak Creek Park Find a peaceful neighborhood retreat at 2239 Berrycreek Dr., where Oak Creek Park's 5 thoughtfully designed acres create a natural oasis within Kettering's residential landscape. This intimate park balances open green space with recreational amenities, providing a perfect setting for both peaceful relaxation and active play. The playground invites youthful adventure...
Yiyun Chen’s photographic project, Whispers in the Breeze 微風細語 , began as a pastime and was prompted by the artist’s wandering as a pedestrian along Lake Erie. The project became a ritual, and then a process of self-reflection and self-discovery for the artist as an Asian immigrant – exploring the relationship between people, environment and society....
John Van Alstine Memorial for 9/11, 2002 Indiana Limestone and Painted Steel Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Google Maps Artist John Van Alstine create the piece “Memorial for 9/11” with a gathering and sitting space for the community. The 26,600 pound sculpture is also a solar calendar, allowing the solar noon sun to line up...
Keizo Ushio Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Google Maps Japanese artist Keizo Ushio’s stone carving is recognized throughout the world for his mastery of the difficult technique in carving intertwining ribbons of stone and three-dimensional circles. This Indiana Limestone sculpture of intertwining ribbon of limestone incorporates the symbol of love. Keizo...
Anno Seiberts (Germany) Rock Waves, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Delco Park Google Maps German artist Anno Seiberts’ 26,000 pound sculpture Rock Waves simulates wave formations on the face and the rear of the stone and is repeated in the ripple effects of the water at its location by the pond at Delco Park. The setting surrounding the monolithic...
Vicki Scuri SiteWorks Schantz, 2020 Corten steel Location: West Schantz Avenue and South Dixie Avenue Google Maps The City of Kettering replaced the Schantz Avenue Bridge and commissioned Vicki Scuri SiteWorks (Lake Forest Park, WA) to integrate artwork into the project site. Scuri designed the steel fencing and adjacent tower to be a visible...
Carolina Ramersdorfer (Austria) Inner View, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Rosewood Arts Center, 2655 Olson Drive Google Maps Carolina Ramersdorfer’s sculpture Inner View incorporates the partnering of organic and geometric forms with a hard-edge cube revealing an inner space where transformation of thought can develop. Carolina Ramersdorfer resides and works in Wein, Austria. In 1979, she began studying art...
Terrestrial Formation Image courtesy of Mark Flatch Irma Ortega Perez (Spain) Terrestrial Formation, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Governor’s Place Spanish artist Irma Ortega Perez completed her 16,800 pound stone, “Terrestrial Formation” as a part of 2002’s Kettering Rocks! stone sculpture symposium. Perez has spent years developing a series of formations on the growth and development of...
Velislav Minekov Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Indian Riffle Park Google Maps Velislav Minekov’s Untitled sculpture weighs approximately 13,500 pounds and depicts a recurring theme from his artwork, incorporating stalactites which are leg and foot extensions sandwiched between a parted egg shape. The whimsical nature of his work is well known throughout Bulgaria. Velislav Minekov was born and...
Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Porcelain ceramic tiles, concrete Location: Haverstick neighborhood Google Maps Jes McMillan, founder of the Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, created a series of permanent sidewalk games for the Haverstick neighborhood of Kettering. McMillan saw an opportunity to engage children in outdoor recreation through her art and address the...
Erin McIntyre Untitled, 2010 Stained Glass Location: CitySites Collection, Government Center South Building, Main Entrance Google Maps Erin McIntyre’s primary interest lies in movement and composition through thick and thin lines, colors and shapes, and her stained glass artworks are inspired by the environments they inhabit. “Glass has a unique quality of transparency which changes...
Tess Little Friendship Arch, 2011 Stainless steel Location: Wenzler Park Google Maps Tess Little created Friendship Arch with over 250 participants from the Kettering community in 2010 and 2011. This 12 foot, stainless steel arch and two accompanying benches exhibit the hands traced by the participants with their individualized symbols. Little is a retired faculty member...
Jean Koeller Great Mulberry Tree, 2013 Fraze Park, 2013 Passing, 2013 Oil on canvas Location: CitySites Collection, Government Center North Building, Upper Level Google Maps Jean Koeller is a remarkable Dayton-area painter whose numerous commissions, exhibitions, presence in private and public collections, artist awards and her commercial gallery representation has established her as a significant...
Virginia Kistler Mutual Homes, 2018 Stainless steel Location: Oak Park Google Maps Mutual Homes reflects the meaning of home to Oak Park residents. Kistler was inspired by the characteristics of Oak Park’s 1945 Cape Cod-style homes, the history of the neighborhood, and the words and images shared by its residents today. Kistler found the manufacturing aspect...
Katherine Kadish Summer Garden, 2013 Spring Garden, 2013 Autumn Garden I and II, 2013 Location: CitySites Collection, Government Center South Building, Lower Level Google Maps Katherine Kadish has exhibited her paintings and prints since the early 1970s around the world, including in museums and galleries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Inspired by nature, light, color and gesture,...
