Indian Riffle Park — Attraction in Kettering

We reserved a shelter for Saturday evening to host my dad's memorial/celebration of life. It was absolutely perfect! Our shelter was away from any crowds that may accumulate at the park and other shelters as we had told them our guests were coming for a memorial so they intentionally gave us the most private shelter available. We could still see the park of course it wasn't anything super private but that worked out nicely because we could still keep an eye on our younger attending guests. There were more than enough picnic tables available under the shelter so we were able to utilize one specifically to lay out pictures and memorabilia items along with the things we wanted guests to take with them. There was a huge grill making serving food super easy, and it also gave the camp fire feel and warmth needed to circle around and share memories of my Dad. Afterwards we had walked out to the field for our last activity before heading home for the night. There was a full moon on this particular night and it all just fell together so perfectly and was absolutely beautiful. I know it was something my dad would have loved and I know he was watching over with love! Thank you so much Indian Riffle Park for providing the perfect location for our family and friends to give my Dad a proper and beautiful celebration! I know all the park provided was the spot but without that it wouldn't have gone nearly as smooth so it means so much! Hopefully its no time soon but anytime I find myself in the need to host another memorial I know where ill have it, along with any other gatherings that a park would be suitable for. Couldn't have asked for a...

Indian Riffle Park is one of Kettering's great parks. It is huge (@94.2 acres!) and has many amenities. The park has multiple baseball fields, basketball courts, a great disc golf course, a stocked fishing pond that you do not need a license to fish at, soccer and football fields, and several picnic shelters with grills, restrooms, and water fountains. It also has a large skateboard park within and a great big sledding hill. Indian Riffle Park also contains the Kettering Recreation Complex and the Rosewood Art Center. There seems to be something for everyone @ Indian Riffle.

My son played baseball at the well-groomed fields and afterwards we spent some time at the playground with some friends. The kids (and adults) both had a great time. I love the old Wizard of Oz-themed swing set. I hope someday it's fully restored and not dismantled when the park is eventually updated. There is plenty of parking in multiple parking lots. Kettering also uses this park as a place to distribute compost and mulch from their yard waste and leaf collection program for free to Kettering residents. What a treasure for the city of Kettering! While there, had a parent talk to me about How it is sometimes hard to use the picnic area sat most playgrounds due to her childrens’ multiple allergies. I added a picture of a sign from another park in a different state that would be a great addition for Kettering to add to all of...

Used the disc golf course for the first time, also my first time playing through woods like that. I loved it! The course is well kept, even off trail.. the few disc I had to look for was fairly easy to spot and get, assuming you watch the flight path and landing. Definitely one of the more fun courses I’ve been too. The playground areas I saw while playing was nice too. Will be back with the kids to play some of the more open field holes and at the park. Lots of trees to shady the park so it’s...