Founded in 1986 at Rosewood Arts Center, the Kettering Health Art Gallery (Rosewood Gallery) is dedicated to exhibiting the work of contemporary artists living and working in the Kettering region and throughout the United States. The Gallery receives operating support through City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council. Contact...
The 37th Annual Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Rosewood Arts Center Aug. 10, 2025 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 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 a scenic park within the...
Artist in Residence Program In 2019, Rosewood Arts Centre launched our Artist in Residence program with inaugural artist, Arthur Kettner of Dayton. Our artists in residence create work at Rosewood, provide assistance in our specialized studio facilities, exhibit their body of work in Rosewood Gallery, and work to educate the community on their artistic medium...
Since 1985, the Rosewood Arts Center has offered hands on experiences in the visual and performing arts. Visitors participate annually in classes, gallery exhibitions, theater performances, studio visits, special events and festivals. No other art organization in southwest Ohio delivers the scope of high quality and diverse offerings for the breadth of population the Arts...
The first public artwork was commissioned in Kettering in 2000 with the development of the beautiful park Lincoln Park Civic Commons. Since then, the collection has grown to over two dozen artworks located throughout our parks and facilities. Information about each artwork is below. Kettering Rocks! International Stone Sculpting Exposition Held at Delco Park, in September...
The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program commissions and acquires art that inspires our residents and visitors and celebrates what makes our community special. The program creates meaningful experiences for residents, encourages civic engagement, explores diverse subject matter, and offers significant aesthetic experiences. Tour Kettering's Art and Architecture Want to learn more about...
Join Our Team! The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers fun, flexible and rewarding part-time positions in a wide variety of our facilities, parks and programs. Whether you enjoy spending time outdoors, want to get experience contributing to youth learning and enrichment, love sports or have a passion for fine arts,...
Thanks to the Kettering Parks Foundation, financial assistance for recreation programs is available to families in need. Families can qualify for up to $400 to help remove the financial barriers of participating in programs. Steps for Applying for and Receiving AssistanceTo receive financial assistance, the recipient must: Be a resident of the City of KetteringMeet eligibility...
Gentile Park Project Update Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of Gentile Park! All are welcome to attend on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6 - 7 p.m. near the intersection of Peach Orchard Road and Maddix Drive. Named for Major Don S. Gentile, the Gentile Park project is located at...
Advisory Boards Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center - Be part of the planning! We would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to all the Senior Advisory Board members both current and past, for helping create the vibrant community and extensive menu of programs available to today’s members. Going forward, the Lathrem Senior Center...
Kettering Parks Foundation The Kettering Parks Foundation was established in 1982 to assist in improving the quality of life for Kettering citizens by supplementing the services provided by the Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. It achieves this goal through the generous donations of many individuals, businesses, industries and organizations. These tax-deductible donations allow...
Adults over the age of 55 can join the Lathrem Senior Center. This membership provides a discount for all adult and senior programs. The three prices are for CIL members, residents of Kettering and non-residents of Kettering. Regardless of residency, CIL members receive the CIL discounted price.
Yes! The Lathrem Senior Center offers 6 different drop-in exercise classes 4 days a week. Classes take place both morning and evening. Lathrem members receive a discount on these classes. Learn more about senior programs in Kettering.
A registered program is in all publications with a 6 digit number and one or 2 letters, for example (123456 A/AA) Programs with a registration number need participants to sign up in advance. Interested participants may register online, over the phone or in person. A drop-in program is just that- drop in at the...
This program is structured like a school gym class. Our staff will provide fun and healthy activities for the children. We will also focus on teaching a different sport each day. The kids will learn how to play the sport and the basic rules of it. Kids are grouped based on age as much as possible....
Combination Passes provide access to both fitness centers, walk/run tracks, gymnasium, ice arena, indoor/outdoor pools and water park. To see current rates and find more information, please visit the Fitness Pass homepage.
When you arrive to camp you need to bring your medical form, water bottle, lunch (if all day) and/or a snack. Some camps go to the water park and you will need to bring sunscreen and a towel. We ask that campers wear gym shoes for active play, at any time!
