Community

About Kent

Learn a bit about Kent's history and the City's mission statement.

Artists & Makers in Kent

Public Utility was founded to share the stories of artists and makers in Kent, Ohio.

Bicycle Friendly Community

View how Kent is making the community bike friendly, along with safety tips, and resources.

Citizen Center

Use our online Citizen Center to ask a question, make a request, or find answers to commonly asked questions.

Community Events

Don't miss out on upcoming events in Kent. Check out our online calendar.

Community News

Stay up to date with happenings in the City of Kent.

Cuyahoga River Water Trail

The Cuyahoga River is now an Ohio Water Trail

Destination Kent

Whether you’re kayaking the Cuyahoga River, strolling downtown, climbing the corporate ladder, or biking to classes at the second largest public university in Ohio, one thing is clear - there’s no place like Kent. Discover what our community has to offer to visitors and residents alike.

Filming

Information about filming in Kent, permit application, and regulations.

Haymakers Farmers' Market

The Haymaker Farmers' Market provides a connection between producers of local food and the community by creating a vibrant and sustainable gathering place.

Kent City Schools

Kent City School District, Board of Education information

Kent Free Library

Kent Free Library website

Kent Historical Society

Kent State University

Kent State University main website

Main Street Kent

Main Street Kent is a non-profit organization that focuses on the promotion, beautification, and revitalization of downtown Kent. The City of Kent, Kent State University, local businesses, and community members support Main Street Kent.

Mapping May 4

This web app draws from the oral histories in the May 4 Collection, Kent State Special Collections & Archives. It maps stories from those histories that describe memories of events at a particular place in Kent between May 1st and May 5th, 1970.

May 4 Visitors Center

May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the management and maintenance of all lands or buildings owned by the City for park or recreation purposes.

Swift911

Swift911™ is a high speed notification program with the capability of rapidly delivering recorded warnings to the entire community, via telephone, email, text or pager.

Tree City Bulletin

The Tree City Bulletin is published quarterly by the City of Kent, and is provided to inform residents and businesses about City programs and services.