Pleasant Grove offers a park with a wonderful play area just across from city hall.  Midfield's strong sense of community pride is evident in the development of its own school system, Midfield City Schools.  Pleasant Grove offers a cozy residential setting with good commutes to regional employment centers.  Residents enjoy the close-knit atmosphere provided by welcoming and close-knit small towns with easy access to Birmingham's first-rate cultural and entertainment venues as well as healthcare facilities and colleges or universities.  Local parks, community centers, supervised recreation programs, tennis courts, play areas, and sports courts and fields are available close to home.