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Leslie Knope
Parks enthusiast / Binder queen
A celebration of Pawnee, IndianaTreat
Treat
yo'self.
The optimistic, oddball, endlessly quotable comedy about good people trying to make their corner of the world a little better.
Start the rewatch →Seven seasons · One perfect little town
PARKS
& REC
est. Pawnee
& REC
est. Pawnee
Pawnee, Indiana ✦ Department of Parks & Recreation ✦ Calzones & waffles ✦ Li'l Sebastian forever ✦ Pawnee, Indiana ✦ Department of Parks & Recreation ✦
01 / The showBig heart.
Big heart.
Small town.
Welcome to Pawnee. A place where town hall meetings become legendary, every park has a story, and friendship is the most important civic duty of all.
Follow Leslie Knope and the gloriously strange public servants of the Parks Department as they navigate local politics, lifelong friendships, and the occasional miniature horse.
02 / The peopleMeet the
Meet the
department
Some people leave a mark on a town. These people leave a mural, a proclamation, and probably a binder.
02
Ben Wyatt
Accountant / Calzone loyalist
03
April Ludgate
Assistant / Human mystery
04
Ron Swanson
Director / Breakfast philosopher
03 / Essential viewingPress play
Press play
on Pawnee
Four episodes to start with when you need a little more good news in your day.
Freddy Spaghetti
Leslie stages one very important concert.
→The Fight
Snake Juice. That's all we'll say.
→The Comeback Kid
Ice skating, a campaign, and a champion.
→Leslie and Ben
Love finds a way through city hall.
→04 / In the fieldMade of
Made of
moments
A quote for the scrapbook
— Leslie Knope“We have to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, and work.
Go big or go home, Pawnee style.
From harvest festivals to calzone debates, ordinary civic life has never looked this fun.
05 / The archivesScenes from
Scenes from
the good life
A little scrapbook of sunshine, civic pride, and the people who make a town feel like home.
06 / Good questionsConsider
Consider
this your
briefing.
Where is Parks and Recreation set?
The series is set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, where Leslie Knope works for the Parks Department.
How many seasons are there?
Parks and Recreation ran for seven seasons, from 2009 through 2015.
What makes the show special?
Its generous characters, quick comedy, and deeply optimistic view of public service make it a standout comfort watch.
Come for the waffles.
Stay for the people.
Clear your schedule, grab a friend, and let Pawnee make your day a little more excellent.
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