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Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Reservation is the largest urban park in the U.S. state of Ohio. It lies in Brecksville itself. Its history begins in 1930.

Photo: Pgunn at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Where
In Brecksville
1 place to stay
Open since
1930
Wikipedia readers
1.1K
a year · #5,636 of 7,799
In brief

A garden inside Brecksville

Richfield Township is the nearest base

Richfield Township is 5 miles south, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓

Established in 1930

Brecksville Reservation dates from 1930. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather through the year

Every month near Brecksville Reservation is set out below.

Jan35° / 21°
Feb38° / 22°
Mar47° / 29°
Apr60° / 39°
May71° / 50°
Jun80° / 59°
Jul83° / 63°
Aug82° / 62°
Sep75° / 55°
Oct63° / 44°
Nov50° / 35°
Dec40° / 27°
Typical highs and lows in Brecksville. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Brecksville. Brecksville’s full climate →
About

Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Reservation is the largest urban park in the U.S. state of Ohio. Chippewa Creek flows through the 3,026-acre (1,225 ha) reservation, which is home to a section of the Buckeye Trail.

Brecksville Reservation adjoins Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The park supports a diverse set of ecosystems, featuring fields, a river plain, gorges, and a variety of forested areas.

Type
Garden
Area
3,026 acres
Established
1930
Wikipedia readers
1.1K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Rooms near Brecksville Reservation

For a bed close by, look to Cleveland (65) and Independence (15).

Brecksville Reservation123456Cleveland65Independence15Richfield Township13Richfield13Middleburg Heights14Macedonia7Twinsburg9Rock and Roll Hall of FameProgressive FieldCuyahoga ValleyHuntington Bank FieldCleveland Museum of Art5 mi
Brecksville Reservation12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  2. 2Progressive Field
  3. 3Cuyahoga Valley
  4. 4Huntington Bank Field
  5. 5Rocket Arena
  6. 6Cleveland Museum of Art
In town

Brecksville

1 place to stay · 1 lodge or cabins

You’re already here.

13,843 people

20 min drive

Cleveland

65 places to stay · 51 hotels · 3 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park

363,608 people

12 mi north of Brecksville Reservation

5 min drive

Independence

15 places to stay · 15 hotels

7,456 people

5 mi north of Brecksville Reservation

5 min drive

Richfield Township

13 places to stay · 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

6,414 people

5 mi south of Brecksville Reservation

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Brecksville ReservationDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Brecksvillein town—1 1 lodge or cabins13,843$372KA
Cleveland12 mi north20 min65 51 hotels · 3 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park363,608$102KD−
Independence5 mi north5 min15 15 hotels7,456$310KB−
Richfield Township5 mi south5 min13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park6,414$423K—
Richfield6 mi south10 min13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park3,720$334K—
Middleburg Heights11 mi west15 min14 13 hotels · 1 motel15,558$228K—
Macedonia6 mi east10 min7 5 hotels · 2 motels12,147$309KC+
Twinsburg9 mi east15 min9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins18,939$319KA−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

CLECleveland Hopkins · major hub14 mi
CAKAkron Canton Regional29 mi
ERIErie International Tom Ridge Field91 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Brecksville Reservation’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Next door to Brecksville Reservation

Pair a visit with these, within 57 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cleveland Museum of Art: zenbikescience, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

A visit to Brecksville Reservation: questions

Is Brecksville Reservation in Brecksville?

Yes. It’s inside Brecksville, OH.

When is the best time to visit Brecksville Reservation?

May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.

What is the closest airport to Brecksville Reservation?

Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 14 miles away.

Where should I stay near Brecksville Reservation?

Cleveland (12 mi, 65 places to stay), Independence (5 mi, 15 places to stay) and Richfield Township (5 mi, 13 places to stay).

From locals

Ask people in Brecksville

Start the conversation in Brecksville’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.