Brecksville, Ohio
Brecksville is a city of 13,692 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, founded in 1811.
Why visit Brecksville
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort, Boston Mills Historic District, Edmund Gleason Farm and Brecksville Reservation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 64 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Brecksville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brecksville
Brecksville is a city in southern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The city's population was 13,635 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Cleveland and is included in the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Brecksville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort
Ski area · 3.6 mi
In Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks17
Boston Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
In Ohio, United States
Edmund Gleason Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Jaite Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Station Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Brecksville, Ohio, United States
Stephen Frazee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic place in Ohio, United States
Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Wallace Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic farm in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Summit County, Ohio
Wilson Feed Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Grist mill in Ohio
George Stanford Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
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Jim Brown Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Brecksville Reservation
Park · 0.9 mi
Largest urban park in Ohio, United States
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Austin's Wood Fire Grille
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
8121 Chippewa Road, Brecksville
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-14:00,16:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:00,16:00-21:30;...
Cozumel Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
4880 Brecksville Road, Richfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
The Tuscan Vine - Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 3.3 mi
500 West Aurora Road, Sagamore Hills
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Creekside Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
8803 Brecksville Road, Brecksville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Primer Coffee & Cocktails
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
9000 Canvas Parkway
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Loede's Famous Reuben Deli
Restaurant · Breakfast · 3.4 mi
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
26 more on the map.
History
Brecksville was founded in 1811, four years after several men—including Colonel John Breck—purchased the surrounding area. After the land was surveyed, Seth Payne, one of the surveyors, brought his family and settled in the area in June 1811, and he was soon followed by many other families. Although Colonel Breck never lived in Brecksville, his three sons did, and members of his family continued to live in Brecksville until 1934, when his great-grandson Dr. Theodore Breck died. An early historical account of Brecksville was written by William R. Coates and published by The American Historical Society in 1924.
Brecksville was incorporated as a village in 1921, and it gained the status of city in 1960.
From the History section of Brecksville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cleveland-Richfield
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
5171 Brecksville Road, Richfield
Churches and places of worship6
Independence Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
3500 Oakes Rd, Brecksville
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
School · 1.7 mi
6380 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School
School · 2.0 mi
6376 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights
Healthcare3
MetroHealth Brecksville Emergency Department & Surgery Center
Hospital · 1.7 mi
9200 Treeworth Boulevard, Brecksville
Discount Drug Mart
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 mi
9318 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights
Map of Brecksville
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 18.4 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 15.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 10.8 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 2.7 in |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 12.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland 72524 (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cuyahoga County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-03: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Broadview Heights 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Seven Hills 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Macedonia 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- North Royalton 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Bedford 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Parma 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Maple Heights 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Garfield Heights 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Cuyahoga Falls 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Parma Heights 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jonas Coonrad House NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Tinkers Creek Aqueduct (III), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edmond Gleeson House NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Bridge in Cuyahoga Valley NP (19922395794), U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jaite Mill Worker's House 3 NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Alexander Mill (Canal Rd) Ohio & Erie Canal, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Independence Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Stanford House NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park Boston Store Visitor Center, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 4.0
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