[11] 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.

[24][25] In 2018, Brecksville accepted the deed from the Federal Government for the land previously occupied by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital.

[26] When completed, the development will include the new DiGeronimo Co. headquarters, the Sherwin Williams research center, offices, apartments and condominiums, a 120-room hotel, and 150k square feet of retail and entertainment.

[41] Sleepy Hollow Golf Course is located in Brecksville and owned and operated by the Cleveland Metroparks.

[42] Along with the Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville has a Human Resources and Community Center.

Safety Town is an early education program designed for children entering kindergarten.

During that time they learn about a variety of safety topics taught by Brecksville Police Department staff and a wide variety of guest speakers including but not limited to firemen, nurses, park rangers, and lifeguards.

Children learn traffic signs and rules as they drive peddle cars around the town.

Brecksville–Broadview Heights Elementary School (Pre-K-5) is located at the Blossom Hill education and recreation complex in Brecksville.

[46] The school district, which serves approximately 4,000 students, is highly rated by the Ohio Department of Education, U.S. News & World Report and was awarded the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Award for academic excellence.

[50] Julie Billiart Schools, Brecksville is a Catholic founded education program that serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade with mild to moderate autism, anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.

Associate degrees and Board certifications are offered in:[53] Cuyahoga Community College affiliate Cuyahoga Valley Career Center – School of Nursing[54] offers full and part-time degree programs.

A transfer point between the two lines is located in Brecksville at the intersection of Miller Road and Southpoint Boulevard.

[59] A Cleveland Clinic Express - Urgent Care and Outpatient Center has a facility in Brecksville.