Kaleidoscope: Art and Nature on Wheels is a mobile education program for Kettering youth. Launched in 2017, Kaleidoscope brings a specially outfitted van to parks and community events, offering free access to inspiring art activities. Kaleidoscope’s creative projects, taught through the lens of science, strive to deepen participants’ understanding of the connections between art and nature....
To receive the resident rate for passes, programs or facility rentals, your household must be listed in our database as a resident household. To qualify for resident status you must live, work or own property in the City of Kettering. When setting up your household, you will be asked if you qualify for the resident...
Privacy Policy Welcome to the City of Kettering’s website. The City of Kettering has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy for our website users. The following paragraphs disclose our information gathering practices. The privacy statement may change at any time; any changes will be posted on this page....
The Splash Pad at JF Kennedy Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept 2. About the Splash Pad The farm-themed splash pad in J.F. Kennedy Park, adjacent to Polen Farm, includes both small and large water play features including water cannons, multiple spray features and tall water dumping buckets. Two picnic...
OPEN STUDIOS Open studios for Glass, Jewelry, Printmaking are not yet available. Please check with the Rosewood office at 937-296-0294 for updates and new information. We hope to have open studios available in these specialized spaces later this year. Open studio sessions are designed to allow artists and craft persons the opportunity to work on...
The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Chipping Program is a service provided to residential property dwellers with the purpose of maintaining the aesthetic beauty and property values in Kettering. Following the guidelines as described in the fact sheet will ensure that your brush meets our requirements and keeps your workload to a minimum....
Emerald Ash BorerA special note on the current status of the Emerald Ash Borer in Kettering:The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic, invasive beetle that has unfortunately destroyed many trees in Kettering. Our Parks Maintenance crew has taken down several trees in various locations that have been affected. We are now working on removing the...
My Park Program Our community’s 21 parks are a much loved part of Kettering life. From our larger, bustling parks to the smaller neighborhood spaces, residents can choose to be part of the action or to just get close to nature. And, we all have our favorite park where we spend the most time and...
Tobacco Free Parks and FacilitiesKettering residents and visitors can enjoy a tobacco free environment in most of the parks areas and facilities owned and managed by the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA).PRCA has designated Tobacco Free Zones in all City parks and facilities. The primary reason for creating these zones is to...
Kettering Walking Trails The City of Kettering is proud of the number of walking and biking trails that have been identified throughout the City. There are nearly 40 trails to explore! Several walking trails are in the parks, and others have been mapped out around various schools and businesses. All paths are either asphalt or crushed limestone. Walking Trails...
Lockers are available to rent for active Rosewood artists and students on a pre-pay six-month or yearly basis. Rates for Kettering residents are $35 for 6 months, $60 for 12 months; for non-residents: $45 for 6 months, $75 for 12 months. Contact Rosewood at rosewood@ketteringoh.org or (937) 296-0294 for more information and availability.
