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** DEADLINE APPROACHING! **Don't miss out on our Fall Youth Soccer League! Registration deadline is July 27th – that's c...
07/17/2025

** DEADLINE APPROACHING! **

Don't miss out on our Fall Youth Soccer League! Registration deadline is July 27th – that's coming up fast!
Program Details:

Fee: $75/resident; $94/non-resident
Location: Delco Park
Season: August 18 – October 4
Practice: Mondays-Thursdays & Saturdays, 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Games: Saturday mornings

This league is perfect for young players looking for a great introduction to soccer! We focus on fundamentals in a positive environment that emphasizes good sportsmanship. Teams practice one evening per week at Delco Park (5:15 p.m. or 6:15 p.m.) with games on Saturday mornings.

Want to Coach?

All teams are coached by volunteer coaches. If you're able to help out, please register early and indicate your interest in coaching during registration!

Register Now:

Visit www.playkettering.org or call 937-296-2480
Time is running out – register today!

Finally, a summer art camp for grown-ups! There are still spots available in Rosewood Arts Center’s Print Camp for adult...
07/17/2025

Finally, a summer art camp for grown-ups! There are still spots available in Rosewood Arts Center’s Print Camp for adults this July! Participants will spend the week working on various printmaking processes in a day-job friendly camp format. Students must be 16 years or older to register.

To register, please visit: https://city-of-kettering.dcatalog.com/v/Summer-2025-PlayKettering/?page=44

Parks and Recreation Month Spotlight: Indian Riffle Park!From our scenic walking trails that wind through natural woodla...
07/17/2025

Parks and Recreation Month Spotlight: Indian Riffle Park!

From our scenic walking trails that wind through natural woodlands to our well-maintained sports fields where local leagues compete weekly, this beloved community space truly brings neighbors together. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful morning jog, hosting a family picnic in our sheltered pavilions or watching your kids discover nature on our playground, Indian Riffle Park offers something special for everyone.

The park's recent trail improvements and new accessible features demonstrate how we continue building inclusive spaces where all community members can connect with nature and each other. Come experience the magic of outdoor recreation right in your backyard!

Learn more about Indian Riffle Park: https://www.playkettering.org/indian-riffle-park/
Explore more parks at: https://www.playkettering.org/departments/parks/

KETTERING COMMUNITY HOT DOG ROAST TODAY!Join us at Polen Farm from 5:30–7 p.m. TODAY for a Hot Dog Roast celebrating our...
07/16/2025

KETTERING COMMUNITY HOT DOG ROAST TODAY!

Join us at Polen Farm from 5:30–7 p.m. TODAY for a Hot Dog Roast celebrating our community!

Be sure to stop by the PlayKettering tent for some swag (while supplies last)!

What else is waiting for you:
- Interactive booths and activities
- Awesome giveaways
- FREE Kona Ice
- Delicious roasted hot dogs

Come join the City of Kettering, Kettering City Schools, Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and Partners for Healthy Youth as we celebrate what makes Kettering special!

Learn more at: [playkettering.org/event/community-hot-dog-roast-7/

Congratulations to our Road Rally Scavenger Hunt winners!Fifteen teams participated in our Road Rally Scavenger Hunt on ...
07/16/2025

Congratulations to our Road Rally Scavenger Hunt winners!
Fifteen teams participated in our Road Rally Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, July 12. Participants visited six locations in Kettering and the surrounding areas while completing picture and video challenges and learning about local parks, history, art and more.

Because of the generosity of our wonderful sponsor, Walnut Creek, gift card prizes were awarded to our top three teams:

- 1st Place: Pilot
- 2nd Place: The Gnomes
- 3rd Place: M.E.A.T. Machine

Thank you to all who played with us! We had some amazing teams that had a lot of fun despite the heat. Be sure to stay tuned for our Creepy Crawl Scavenger Hunt next year!

Check out our Fall Activity Guide for more fun things coming up: https://city-of-kettering.dcatalog.com/v/Fall-2025-PlayKettering-Guide/?page=1

CHAMPIONS!What an incredible night! Our first ever 3v3 water basketball tournament was absolutely EPIC and we have our c...
07/15/2025

CHAMPIONS!

What an incredible night! Our first ever 3v3 water basketball tournament was absolutely EPIC and we have our champions!

~UNDEFEATED throughout the entire tournament
~Dominated every game in the pool
~ Made history as our inaugural tournament winners

Friday evening brought nothing but pure excitement, incredible plays and unforgettable moments. These champions showed skill, teamwork and heart in every splash!

Congratulations to our water basketball legends! You've set the bar high for future tournaments!

Heavy construction and major demolition will begin at Pondview Park on Monday, July 21. The goal of this project is to r...
07/14/2025

Heavy construction and major demolition will begin at Pondview Park on Monday, July 21. The goal of this project is to renovate the walkway trails, wood bridges, and decking at the park entrance and the fishing pier. The project is expected to take at least 5 weeks, weather permitting.

The park will remain open with the mulch paths to the north and west of the park entrance accessible for bypass. Fishing is still permitted during construction and will need to be done from grassy areas around the pond as the pier will be closed.

Please be aware that there will be large equipment in prominent areas and while the park is open, it is highly encouraged to explore our other parks while the project is underway.

Thank you for your understanding.

For more information on all of our 22 parks, please visit: https://www.playkettering.org/departments/parks/

Don’t miss your chance to see the 31st Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition on display at Rosewood Arts Center! T...
07/13/2025

Don’t miss your chance to see the 31st Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition on display at Rosewood Arts Center! The exhibition is open for one more week! Join us for the closing reception on Saturday, July 19 from 1-3 p.m. to meet the artists, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and see some truly beautiful works of art. The reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

For more information, please call 937-296-0294 or visit https://www.playkettering.org/current_exhibition/

Parks and Recreation Month Spotlight: Gentile Nature ParkAdventure awaits at our newest gem - 19-acre Gentile Nature Par...
07/12/2025

Parks and Recreation Month Spotlight: Gentile Nature Park
Adventure awaits at our newest gem - 19-acre Gentile Nature Park! Kettering's most innovative park at 915 Peach Orchard Road offers thrills you won't find anywhere else in our park system! Soar on the 100-plus foot zipline, explore our largest nature-themed playground or take the bike path that connects directly to the University of Dayton.
Learn more about Gentile Nature Park: https://www.playkettering.org/gentile-nature-park/
Explore more parks at: https://www.playkettering.org/departments/parks/

Kettering Fitness Spotlight: "The Still Got It Squad"Meet Three Phenomenal Women Who Prove Age is Just a NumberThe Kette...
07/11/2025

Kettering Fitness Spotlight: "The Still Got It Squad"

Meet Three Phenomenal Women Who Prove Age is Just a Number
The Kettering Recreation Complex is proud to showcase three extraordinary group exercise instructors who embody the spirit of lifelong fitness and dedication. Together, these remarkable women form what we lovingly call "The Still Got It Squad" – and trust us, they absolutely do!

Sherri Raderstorf: The Yoga Transformation Expert

Sherri's fitness journey began 40 years ago when she attended an aerobic dance class at the KRC during the Jane Fonda craze. When the instructor moved on, Pat Morris asked Sherri to take over the class on September 16th, 1985 – a decision that would transform not only her life but the lives of countless others.
"One of the best decisions of my life was to become a fitness instructor, and to be employed with the City of Kettering Parks and Recreation Department," Sherri reflects. Over the decades, she has expanded her expertise to include step, weights, water workout, yogalates, and yoga, earning multiple teaching certifications along the way.
What sets Sherri apart is her genuine love for sharing how amazing the human body is. "I love sharing with others how amazing it is how our bodies move and function," she says. The social aspect of group exercise has allowed her to build meaningful connections and create a true community within her classes.
Sherri's ideal students are those who don't take themselves too seriously – the ones who bring playfulness, talking, moaning, laughing, and singing to her classes. Her favorite moments come from yoga classes, where she witnesses internal transformation. "When someone tells me that something in their life has shifted for the better, I am so grateful that I am able to play a role in their change."
Despite having both knees replaced in the last two years and a shoulder replacement just last month, Sherri continues teaching with modifications. "Yes, I have become the bionic fitness instructor and I will not stop and am committed to moving my body until the very end."

Gail Basine: The Music-Motivated Motivator

Gail began her journey at KRC in 1987, teaching aerobics and strength classes for over 20 years. After a brief hiatus, she returned to teach at the Charles Lathrem Senior Center and in the group exercise studio classes. Music was her inspiration to teach, and group instruction became her profession while personal exercise remained her priority.
"Having fun with people who want to feel good about learning to exercise safely" is what Gail loves most about instructing. She doesn't have an ideal type of patron – anyone who enjoys her classes and feels good about their fitness journey is perfect in her book.
One of Gail's most inspiring success stories involves patrons in their 70s who take her first 50-minute senior exercise class and then stay for her next 50-minute class. "They are still rockin' and rollin' just like me," she beams.
Even after a recent knee replacement, Gail maintains an active lifestyle that includes daily bike rides in the summer and pickleball games with her 9 and 10-year-old grandsons. Her ACE Fitness certifications and hiking adventures with her daughter keep her busy and engaged. She also works part-time with Ohio State helping disabled individuals and cares for her 52-year-old disabled son on weekends. Despite volunteering to help people with rent, food, and utilities, and maintaining her love for reading, Gail declares she's "singing and dancing my way through it all!"

Nancy Boss: The Dance-Fitness Pioneer

Nancy's remarkable journey with the City of Kettering spans multiple decades and departments. She started teaching dance classes at Rosewood Arts Center in April 1985, began the 6:00 am Rise and Shine Aerobics Classes at the Kettering Recreation Complex in September 1989, and became the Group Exercise Coordinator in June 2011 when the new Fitness Center opened.
Dance has always been Nancy's passion, beginning when she started teaching for her dance teacher's studio in 1973. When aerobics became popular in the late 70s, she found the perfect combination of dance moves and aerobic exercises to share with students.
"To be able to share my years of experience, strength and knowledge of a safe exercise workout for all patrons and students no matter of their age and fitness levels is quite the privilege," Nancy explains. She teaches everyone from 3-year-old Tiny Dancers to adults in Belly Dance Classes to cardio land aerobic participants.
Nancy's goal is to create support in the Kettering community, motivate and inspire patrons, and celebrate each person's progress at their own pace. Her success story includes witnessing the growth of the Fitness Department over 40 years, from the 1991 building wing addition to the spectacular 2011 Fitness Center expansion.
As a certified group exercise instructor for over 33 years with ACE and a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Nancy stays current through National Fitness Conventions. Her recent trip to London, Paris, and Normandy with three daughters involved 10 miles of daily walking and hundreds of cathedral stairs – proving her fitness dedication extends far beyond the gym. She even did headstands on the glass bottom bridge-walk on London Bridge and struck an arabesque on a random London street!
At nearly 70 years "young" this Christmas, Nancy's plan is simple: "stay fit, stay healthy and to keep on teaching dance and exercise classes for the City of Kettering, as long as they will have me, teaching one day at a time!"

The Still Got It Squad represents everything wonderful about the Kettering Recreation Complex – dedication, community, transformation, and the unwavering belief that fitness is a lifelong journey. These three incredible women have collectively inspired thousands of patrons while proving that passion, perseverance, and a positive attitude can overcome any obstacle. They truly embody the spirit of "still got it" – and we're grateful they're sharing it with our community every single day!

For more information on our fitness facilities, please visit: https://www.playkettering.org/fitness-wellness/

Today we asked our creative campers if they’d like to show off their awesome projects! Here are some of our wonderful Ca...
07/10/2025

Today we asked our creative campers if they’d like to show off their awesome projects! Here are some of our wonderful Camp Rosewood campers proudly showing off the artwork they’ve created this week. We’re so happy to see these talented young artists' love for art and imagination!

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