Community guides
Whether you’re moving here or have lived here for decades — discover parks, schools, trails, downtowns and ways to get involved.
Pleasant Hill
Central, friendly and close to everything — the Flaskerud family’s hometown market.
Walnut Creek
Vibrant downtown, performing arts and thousands of acres of open space.
Concord
The county’s largest city — a downtown plaza, big-name concerts and room to grow.
Martinez
Historic county seat on the Carquinez Strait, and home of John Muir.
Lafayette
Semi-rural charm, a beloved reservoir loop and highly regarded schools.
Clayton
Small-town feel at the foot of Mount Diablo.
Ways to plug in to Pleasant Hill
Erik Flaskerud is a second-generation Pleasant Hill realtor, mentored in the business by his parents, Don and Norma Flaskerud. Don and Norma were past Pleasant Hill Business People of the Year and Person(s) of the Year, and were the top realtors in Pleasant Hill for almost 15 years — in both total number of sales and total dollar volume sold.
Community has always been at the heart of the Flaskerud family business. Here are some of the best ways to connect.
See the full list- Serve on a city commission or committee
The City of Pleasant Hill recruits residents for commissions and committees, such as the Education Commission and the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee. Source - Join the Chamber of Commerce
Connect with local business owners, events and community awards through the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. Source - Take a class or volunteer with Rec & Park
Programs, sports leagues and community events for every age. Source - Attend a City Council meeting
Agendas and meeting info are posted by the city — a great way to learn what’s changing in town. Source - Take a class at DVC
Community education and degree programs right in town. Source
Get a personal neighborhood tour plan
Tell Erik what matters — commute, schools, walkability, yard, budget — and he’ll recommend neighborhoods to explore.