Gentile Nature Park Comes to Life Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts celebrated the grand opening of Gentile Nature Park with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 8, 2024. There was a great turn out, as community members and city officials joined in to explore the park's winding trails and fun play equipment. They...
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...
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...
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...
Suburbanscapes Programs Suburbanscapes Kick-off and Rosewood’s Birthday Party! Thursday, May 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Rosewood Arts Centre 5:45 – 6 pm | Introduction and Remarks Welcome by Mary Beth Thaman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Remarks by Mayor Don Patterson, City of Kettering Remarks by Richard Dilgard, Rosewood Elementary Principal, 1963...
Surburbanscapes: Art Beyond the Metropolis was a new program initiative to commemorate the 30thanniversary of Rosewood Arts Centre and the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Kettering. We celebrated our city’s legacy in a yearlong program series that included interactive artistic events, workshops and activities that dug deeper into our legacy as a suburb...
Kettering Youth Council Kettering Youth Council is a group of 6th through 12th graders who are committed to making a difference in their community, thereby improving the quality of life for youth in Kettering. This peer-led group plans social and community service opportunities for youth in Kettering. Members include youth from all public and private...
Explore Kettering PRCA as a PAC Member The Program Advisory Committee (PAC) is a focus group that engages members in a strategic and systematic review of our facilities, patrons services and programs. As an extension of the Kettering Park Board, PAC consists of 10 - 24 Kettering residents of all demographics. Those who serve on...
The Kettering Arts Council is a 15 member citizen advisory committee comprised of local artists, art educators, community leaders, and those who truly appreciate the arts. The Kettering Arts Council, in partnership and collaboration with the community, strives to provide access to the arts for all ages, encourage a passion for the arts, and promote...
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Advisory Board Established in 1954, the PRCA Advisory Board (Park Board) was created to advise and support the parks, recreation and cultural arts programs. The Board also acts as an advisor to the Director of the department and a recommending body to City Council on matters concerning the Parks,...
