The weather might be trying to make up its mind, but there’s no getting around it – the holidays are on their way! Our 2020 holiday programs have been carefully planned to ensure that each guest has as fun and safe an experience as possible. Visit our COVID-19 Information Hub to learn more about all … Continued
Pop quiz time! Our youth sports programs are designed to teach kids not only how to play the game, but how to play it fairly. Learning cooperation and practicing good sportsmanship are some of the biggest benefits of being on a youth sports team. The behavior parents model from the sidelines is just as important … Continued
Today, we’re spotlighting Chloe Fletcher, a member of our awesome lifeguard team! Chloe is also a graduate of our American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification program. She recently shared with us how the class has helped her grow personally and professionally. “The Red Cross lifeguard certification class I took at the Kettering Recreation Complex taught me … Continued
Do you need a cool way to work out over the winter? Ice skating has many health and wellness benefits, plus it’s lots of fun! Learn about how ice skating can help you reach your fitness goals and find some tips on getting started. Joint and muscle health Skating works nearly every muscle group in … Continued
Our National Park and Recreation Month celebration continues in Kettering! This year’s national theme is “We Are Parks and Recreation.” Resident Jackie Lawless, who serves on Kettering’s Sister Cities Committee, wrote this about her favorite park: “I love Kettering! Lincoln Park is such a treasure! The entire park is well kept with beautiful fountains in … Continued
Our National Park & Recreation Month featured staff member today is Rosewood Gallery Coordinator, Paula Kraus! Our Cultural Arts Manager, Shayna McConville, nominated her, saying, “Paula Willmot Kraus is a well-known and beloved artist in the Dayton region. She is passionate about photography, and when she’s not creating new work or teaching photo techniques, she … Continued
Our final staff feature for National Park & Recreation Month spotlights Joy Becker, who works at the Kettering Recreation Complex. She was nominated by KRC facility manager, Chris George, who said: “Joy has been here for 29 years helping us serve our patrons. Over the last few weeks before Joy came back, we would get … Continued
Today’s National Park & Recreation Month featured Kettering resident, Danielle Kauth, created memories with her family by exploring the city’s parks. “There are 21 parks in Kettering, and my kids and I decided we wanted to go to them all!” she wrote. “We managed to complete this little challenge, and we had the best time! … Continued
National Park & Recreation Month continues! A familiar face to anyone that frequents the Kettering Recreation Complex and Rosewood Arts Centre, Nancy Lynn Boss has been teaching various fitness and dance classes for over 40 years. Before joining the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts team, Nancy studied dance with Jorg Fastings from the Columbus … Continued
Today’s National Park & Recreation Month featured staff member is Parks Service Worker Nick Zaccaria. Nick was nominated for this feature by Parks Superintendent, Gary Schussler, who said, “Nick is a newer employee and one who switched careers when he moved to Ohio to the park industry about two and a half years ago. He … Continued
