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There’s no shortage of recreational opportunities located in or near Brecksville. Explore everything the area has to offer within a short drive of Valor Acres.
OUTDOORS
With close access to Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, residents and visitors to the City of Brecksville have many options for outdoor exploration. The Scenic Railway offers a nostalgic ride aboard vintage trains, unveiling breathtaking vistas, while equestrian enthusiasts can visit Brecksville Stables and embark on leisurely rides exploring the Bridle Trails.
GOLF
Golf enthusiasts in the Brecksville area have three exceptional courses to explore. Each course offers its own unique challenges and scenic beauty, making every round a distinct experience. Whether teeing off amidst the rolling hills and lush fairways of Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, navigating the strategic bunkers and water hazards of Briarwood Golf Club, or enjoying the meticulously manicured greens of Seneca Golf Course, players are treated to a diverse range of landscapes and playing conditions.
SKI
At Boston Mills/Brandywine, you have access to two ski areas just 5 minutes apart. Visit one or both and make your time on the slopes uniquely yours. Experience the new-age style at Brandywine or explore the old-time timber style lodge of Boston Mills. It’s your adventure and each ticket product or pass grants access to both areas in one day.
ENTERTAINMENT
Explore many entertainment options around the Cleveland and Akron areas, all within 30 minutes.
CLEVELAND
Explore Downtown Cleveland, featuring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, Quicken Loans Arena, Progressive Field, FirstEnergy Stadium and Playhouse Square. Enjoy numerous restaurant options and nightlife. Discover the Museum district in Cleveland featuring the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
AKRON
Home to both the Akron Art Museum and the National Museum of Education, Downtown Akron is a busy district dotted with breweries, coffee shops, and laid-back eateries. Baseball games are popular at Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks, while the 1929 Akron Civic Theatre hosts regular performances. Live music and a farmers’ market are focal points of Lock 3 Park. Akron also is home to many shops and businesses, perfect for any visitors.
ABOUT BRECKSVILLE
Nestled in the lands of the Western Reserve, The City of Brecksville was founded in 1811. It’s located at the southern border of Cuyahoga County in northeast Ohio, in the heart of rolling woodlands, approximately fifteen miles south of Cleveland. 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 in Cleveland or Akron are less than 30 minutes away. It’s a wonderful town to raise a family and comfortably age in place.