Newcomer guide
New to Pleasanton?
Starting points for settling in: official city, school district and regional park pages, each linked next to what it says. We do not rate or recommend businesses.
Last checked October 18, 2026. Every item links to its source; details change, so confirm on the linked page. Source: City of Pleasanton (official site) ↗
Parks and trails
- Parks and trails (City) ↗
The City's page says Pleasanton has 46 community and neighborhood parks, about 60+ miles of trails and over 700 acres of undeveloped open space.
- Facility and picnic rentals ↗
- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park (East Bay Regional Park District) ↗
- Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area (East Bay Regional Park District) ↗
- Iron Horse Regional Trail (East Bay Regional Park District) ↗
Library and recreation centers
Farmers market
- Pleasanton Farmers' Market (Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association) ↗
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, at 46 W. Angela St., in partnership with the Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Community events and calendars
- City calendar ↗
- Arts, theaters and events (City) ↗
- Museum on Main ↗
- City newsletter sign-up ↗
- Around Town: Pleasanton events →
Upcoming events we collect from library and city calendars.
Clubs and nonprofits
- Pleasanton Newcomers Club ↗
The club's own site describes it as a non-profit social club open to families in the Tri-Valley area, with monthly get-togethers, interest groups and community service. Membership details are on its site.
- Community support (City) ↗
Volunteering and getting involved
City services basics
- Garbage and recycling (City) ↗
The City's page says residents must subscribe to curbside service provided by Pleasanton Garbage Service.
- RE:Source guide for reuse, repair and recycling ↗
Linked from the City's garbage and recycling page.
- Permits, forms and fees ↗
- Report a concern ↗
- Emergency preparedness ↗
- Public transit (City) ↗
- Wheels (Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority) ↗
- Register to vote (California Secretary of State) ↗
Schools overview
- Pleasanton Unified School District ↗
The public school district's website. We make no ratings claims.
- School locator (district) ↗
- New student enrollment (district) ↗
Spot something out of date, or a public park, library or nonprofit club we missed? Tell us. We do not list or rate businesses in this guide.