Life in Platteville welcomes all ages. Senior citizens find special housing and meeting facilities designed just for them. Fraternal various interests. Church communities serve many denominations. The Community Players offer an amateur theatrical outlet to area residents.
Young children romp in the attractive parks and pool facilities.
Safety and security maintain a high priority in the Platteville police and fire protection districts. A city manager-common council form of government assures representation and citizen input during regular and special commission meetings. An active Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development group encourage and support business and industrial development throughout the town, from Main Street to the Mall to the newly marketed industrial development park at the city's eastern edge. The nearby Southwest Vocational Technical Institute helps prepare area workers for various job skills. Platteville offers a special blend of peace and activity to the visitor and townspeople alike.