Dayton, Ohio - City Government

06/12/2026

School's out and summer is here!

Looking for fun, safe, and affordable activities for young people this summer? Dayton and surrounding communities offer hundreds of free and low-cost programs, camps, sports, arts activities, and learning opportunities to keep kids and teens engaged all summer long.

Whether you're interested in basketball, swimming, recreation programs, or exploring something new, there's something for everyone.

Check out our Summer Youth Program Guide: https://www.daytonohio.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/820 -b323c98dade5ee9036558b640bfa3493

Dayton Recreation Brochure: https://www.daytonohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9513/Summer-2026-Program-Guide?bidId=

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Heat Advisory for Dayton Residents

With heat index values expected to reach 100°F today, residents are encouraged to take precautions to stay safe and cool.

The City of Dayton's recreation centers are available as cooling centers, and splash pads throughout the city are open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Stay hydrated, limit time in the sun, check on neighbors, and make sure pets have plenty of water and shelter.

For locations, hours, and additional heat safety information, please see the City of Dayton's full news release linked below.
https://www.daytonohio.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/822

06/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for a work session focused on policing, public safety, and future strategies for our community.

We encourage residents to attend and stay informed about this important conversation.

The work session will be available to view live at daytonohio.gov/govtv or on Spectrum Cable channel 6

06/09/2026

ICYMI: Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss announced the launch of her “Flight Plan,” a strategic roadmap designed to guide the city of Dayton toward stronger neighborhoods, safer communities, and a more responsive City Hall.

“Dayton deserves a government that listens, responds, and delivers results,” said Mayor Turner-Sloss. “This Flight Plan is about creating a clear path forward for Dayton, one that puts residents first, addresses the root causes of challenges we face, and builds new opportunities for every Daytonian. This is the beginning of a new day in Dayton.”

Watch here:

Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss will announced the launch of her “Flight...

06/08/2026

Watch Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss live as she presents her Flight Plan for Dayton, Monday, June 8, 3:30 PM.

News and information about issues and services of direct concern to the Dayton community.

06/03/2026

The City of Dayton has launched the AdaptDayton initiative, an evaluation of zoning/land use codes, which guide essential aspects of daily life including housing density, parking regulations, and building/development regulations. Your input is wanted. Anyone who lives, works, studies or recreates in Dayton is invited to learn more and share ideas at an open house hosted by the Division of Planning. Join us at any of these upcoming events (5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. each):

June 11: Main Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St.
June 18: Dayton Metro Library West Branch, 300 Abbey Ave.
June 25: Dayton Metro Library Southeast Branch, 21 Watervliet Ave.

Take the AdaptDayton community survey and get more information at adaptdayton.com.

An ArcGIS Hub site used by the City of Dayton Planning to a zoning code update, AdaptDayton.

06/02/2026

Update: The City of Dayton’s phone lines are now back up and fully operational as of 3:30 p.m. Thank you for your patience!

Alert. The City of Dayton’s phone lines are currently down. We’re still open and able to accept payments in person. Thank you for your patience!