Welcome to
PLEASANT HILL
Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Population
Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is a thriving community with an estimated population of around 11,000 residents.
Location
Located in Polk County, Pleasant Hill offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to downtown Des Moines and surrounding amenities.
City Highlights
Pleasant Hill is known for its welcoming community atmosphere, family-oriented events, and well-planned residential neighborhoods. The city features community events, parks, and recreational programs that appeal to residents of all ages.
Education
Pleasant Hill is served by the Southeast Polk Community School District, a highly regarded school system that provides education from preschool through high school. The district is known for its strong academic programs, extracurricular activities, and commitment to student success. It serves several communities, including Pleasant Hill and Altoona.
Recreation
Pleasant Hill offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Residents can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including sports leagues, community events, and local festivals.
Park & Amenities
Pleasant Hill offers a robust parks and recreation system with several neighborhood and community parks that provide outdoor activities, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking and biking trails, and scenic natural spaces.
Copper Creek Lake Park – A 40-acre lake park with walking and bike trails, fishing access, playground areas, picnic shelters, and open green space.
Hickory Glen Park – One of the city’s largest parks with green space and future community amenities.
Doanes Park – Features playgrounds, athletic courts, open space, and community event areas.
Oak Hill Park, Sunrise Park, Meacham Place Park, and others offer neighborhood-level amenities such as playgrounds, shelters, and gathering spaces.
Pleasant Hill’s trails network connects parks and neighborhoods and links to regional paths for walking, biking, and outdoor recreation.