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Brecksville, OH

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-Akron-Canton Combined statistical area.

Brecksville is defined by its wooded bluffs and ravines which are a result of the geological confluence of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau and the Great Lakes Basin. Brecksville's eastern border is traversed by the Cuyahoga River and borders Sagamore Hills Township and Boston Township, southern border Richfield Township (all three townships in Summit County), western border Broadview Heights, and northern border Independence.

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 a city in 1960.

Brecksville's major thoroughfares are State Route 21 (Brecksville Road) north and south, and State Route 82 (Royalton Road west of SR 21, Chippewa Road east of SR 21). Interstate 77 and Interstate 80, which carries the Ohio Turnpike, all pass through the city. I-77 has two exits in Brecksville and is the main connection to Cleveland and Akron. The Ohio Turnpike and I-80 are accessible from the I-77/SR 21 interchange with the Turnpike just south of the Brecksville city limits in neighboring Richfield.

The city is served by the 77 bus route from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, which runs between Brecksville and downtown Cleveland. It is also on the 101 bus route from Akron's METRO Regional Transit Authority, which goes to downtown Akron. A transfer point between the two lines is located in Brecksville at the intersection of Miller Road and Southpoint Boulevard.

Brecksville prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering access to various healthcare facilities and recreational activities. Cleveland's MetroHealth System has a 63,200-square-foot, emergency room-medical center in Brecksville. Akron Children's Hospital has a branch in Brecksville. A Cleveland Clinic Express - Urgent Care and Outpatient Center has a facility in Brecksville. Brecksville Surgery Center, specializing in Ophthalmology surgery, is based in the city. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Brecksville Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as 

walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Higher Heights Fitness and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Brecksville, such as the Furnace Run and Sagamore Creek Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Brecksville, OH are Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Boston Mills Brandywine, and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Population: 13,850 (2023). ZIP code: 44141. Area code: 440. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Area: 19.56 sq mi (50.66 km²).

FAQs

What is Brecksville, OH is known for?

Perhaps the most distinguishable feature of Brecksville is that 1/3 of those 19.54 square miles are parkland including the “Metroparks,” also known as “The Emerald Necklace,” and the adjacent Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  Brecksville has a small-town atmosphere but also the benefits of a metropolitan complex are less than 30 minutes away. It’s a wonderful town to raise a family and comfortably age in place.

Is Brecksville, OH a good place to live?

Brecksville is in Cuyahoga County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Brecksville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Brecksville and residents tend to lean conservative.

What are the demographics of Brecksville, OH?

Brecksville, OH is home to a population of 13.6k people, of which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.76% of Brecksville, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people). In 2022, there were 17.9 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Brecksville, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 688 Asian (non-Hispanic) and 387 Two+ (non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Brecksville

Cleveland's MetroHealth System

Akron Children's Hospital

Urgent Care 

Brecksville Surgery Center

Brecksville Parks and Recreation Department 

Higher Heights Fitness 

Orangetheory Gym

Furnace Run 

Sagamore Creek Loop

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Boston Mills Brandywine

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

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