[6] Brandon is located along the Big Sioux River and Split Rock Creek.

The Great Bear Recreation Park is located 2+1⁄2 miles to the west of Brandon on Rice Street.

The Big Sioux Recreation Area, a state recreation area consisting of a large forest surrounding the park's namesake Big Sioux River, is located west of Robert Bennis Elementary.

It features many hiking and biking trails and bridges over the river, as well as camping sites and playgrounds.

Because the city's population had been increasing exponentially, district officials were concerned that Brandon Valley Middle School, which served grades 6–8, was reaching capacity.

South Dakota Highway 11 (known as Splitrock Boulevard in the city limits) runs a north–south route as well.

Since 2013, Automania, the largest free car show in the region, has taken place along Holly Boulevard in the summer.