Pleasant Hill operates a public division that oversees the maintenance of streets, water mains, and storm and sanitary sewers. It also has a parks and recreation commission that monitors, studies and recommends services related to leisure programs and facilities within the city that promote health, welfare, and well-being of the citizens. The City additionally maintains planning and zoning, building and emergency services divisions. Its Police department works to preserve peace, maintain social order and safeguard civil rights. In addition, it operates a multiplex movie theater that offers entertainment to the city residents. The city office is located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.