EditAmy Poehler124 eps124 episodes • 2009–2015Jim O'Heir121 eps121 episodes • 2009–2015Nick Offerman123 eps123 episodes • 2009–2015Chris Pratt116 eps116 episodes • 2009–2015Aubrey Plaza124 eps124 episodes • 2009–2015Aziz Ansari120 eps120 episodes • 2009–2015Retta119 eps119 episodes • 2009–2015Rashida Jones100 eps100 episodes • 2009–2015Adam Scott96 eps96 episodes • 2010–2015Rob Lowe76 eps76 episodes • 2010–2015Jay Jackson31 eps31 episodes • 2009–2015Paul Schneider30 eps30 episodes • 2009–2010Ben Schwartz20 eps20 episodes • 2010–2015Mo Collins19 eps19 episodes • 2009–2015Yvans Jourdain19 eps19 episodes • 2009–2015Jon Glaser18 eps18 episodes • 2012–2015Billy Eichner16 eps16 episodes • 2013–2015James Greene16 eps16 episodes • 2012–2015CreatorsGreg DanielsMichael SchurAll cast & crewProduction, box office & more at IMDbProReview8.6304.5K12345678910SummaryReviewers say 'Parks and Recreation' is celebrated for its humor, heartwarming moments, and political satire. The show features well-developed characters like Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson, and April Ludgate. The ensemble cast's chemistry and character growth are highlighted. It balances comedy with meaningful storytelling, addressing real-life issues and promoting community engagement. Despite some criticisms about certain characters and comparisons to 'The Office,' it is praised for its memorable catchphrases, iconic characters, and positivity. The mockumentary style and character evolution are noted strengths.AI-generated from the text of user reviewsAuthentic emotionCharacter developmentChemistryComedic brillianceFriendshipHeartfeltRewatchableSocial commentaryFeatured reviews9danigeylerThis show is absolutely magnificent, the jokes, the characters, the dialogue, the relationships, everything is just spot-on. Ron Swanson is one of the greatest characters seen on television and his character development throughout the 7 seasons makes you love him even more. But all the characters are impeccable and unique, Andy, April, Leslie, Ben, Chris, Tom, Ann, Donna and Jerry are all great, even the minor reoccurring characters like Jamm and Jennifer are spectacular. The story is really great and you find yourself rooting for Leslie and what she does for the entirety of the show. However there are 2 minor problems with this show: The first season and Mark. The first season of this show isn't amazing, the characters seem quite reminiscent of characters in The Office and lack originality, some even lack likability. As for Mark, he is simply just a dull and quite boring character, he has his moments, but when he is replaced by Chris and Ben at the end of Season 2 the show gets infinitely better. Bottom line, I would 100% recommend this show, you just have to wait a little for it to get good.9dhbproductionsOnce in a while a great show comes out of the blue, Parks and Rec is on such show.If you enjoyed shows like The Office, 30 Rock, and other similar shows I would highly recommend that you try this one out.First of all, the cast, talk about an all star line up. I will not write all the cast, you can just look it up. But not only it has a great cast, they all did a great job. This was one of those shows that launched, or increased the careers for many actors. It is not just the leads that make this show, it is the cameos and secondary actors that really make this show shine.It is not a show that leaves everything on a cliffhanger, but you will find yourself watching many episodes back to back. It does follow up on things that happen. In previous episodes, but not in such a way that if you missed an episode you would be lost. It is a kind of show you can have running in the background and still laugh without having to watch it (although it is better if you do watch it). It is a show that you can just put on any random episode and get a good laugh. It does not take itself too seriously, and that is part of its charm.So if you are in need of a laugh, see some great comic actors, and want to step away from all these newer shows that are trying to make everything dark, give this a try.9pjgrossOnce you get into this one you can't stop. So be aware of what you are doing. 125 episodes are ahead. I am at number 27 and still laughing every episode. Although this series is set in a local government scenario, many things are painfully recognizable from other office environments. For lovers of mockumentary-style entertainment this is a must see.8deltacomanagerBig fan of Amy Poehler ever since she played Andy Richter's pigtailed, dental-retainered little sister (with the huge crush on Conan!) on Conan O'Brien's late night show. That first appearance is still the most amazing performance I've ever seen on TV. The addled but adorable Leslie Knope is the absolutely IDEAL character for Amy to play! I'm also thrilled to see Rashida Jones, another of my favorite super-talents, doing a thoroughly delicious characterization as Ann Perkins. Word was that the network was worried about the similarity to The Office. What's to worry? Two genius shows just might be better than one!!! The writing on this show is breathtakingly original and deeply enjoyable. You won't find a better cast anywhere on Earth. This is just another case of "a perfect storm" of comedy excellence on NBC -- along with The Office and 30 Rock. It's well known that the best TV comedy derives from complex, fascinating characters. Along with the creators and scribes of those other two shows, these writers are the absolute best at devising characters that are equally lovable and horrifying -- you can totally revel in their triumphs AND their tragedies!9LukasmjParks and Recreation is set in the fictional town of Pawnee, a medium-sized city in the US state of Indiana. Pawnee is known throughout the United States for being shaped by numerous economic and social problems. For example, it is the fourth largest city in the United States with the highest rate of obesity. In mockumentary style, Parks and Recreation accompanies the employees of the Pawnee Parks Department. This office is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of Pawnee's parks and recreational facilities. The Parks Bureau is chaired by Ron Swanson, who has to argue with his deputy director Leslie Knope on a daily basis."Parks and Recreation" isn't nearly as good as "The Office", but it's also a very good and funny creation by the creator of both series.Galentine's Day: Celebrating Our Favorite Gal PalsGalentine's Day: Celebrating Our Favorite Gal PalsGalentine's Day started on "Parks and Recreation," but now, it's our favorite (unofficial) holiday. Let's take a look at some fantastic female friendships from movies and TV.See the full galleryPhotosMore like this9.0The Office8.5Community8.6Arrested Development8.4Brooklyn Nine-Nine8.8It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia8.5Schitt's Creek8.2The Good Place8.4A Parks and Recreation Special8.5Modern Family8.9Friends8.9Seinfeld7.8New GirlEditDid you knowEditTriviaChris Pratt (Andy) was such a good physical comedian that frequently the writers would just write "Andy does something physical" into the script, trusting he would come up with something in the moment.GoofsThere is conflicting information in regards to the location of Eagleton. In season two, Leslie (Amy Poehler) states that Eagleton is "two towns over." However, later on, there is a "Pawnee/Eagleton border," meaning the towns are next to each other, some Pawnee citizens having left and settled Eagleton.QuotesRon Swanson: What religion am I? I'm a practicing "mind your own f***ing business!"ConnectionsEdited into Parks and Recreation: Dammit Jerry! (2012)Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inHow many seasons does Parks and Recreation have?Powered by AlexaWhich Parks and Recreaction episodes have extended producers cuts?DetailsEditRelease dateApril 9, 2009 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesOfficial sitesOfficial FacebookOfficial InstagramLanguageEnglishAlso known asA Parks and Recreation SpecialFilming locationsCity Hall - 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA(establishing shots)Production companiesDeedle-Dee Productions3 Arts EntertainmentUniversal Media Studios (UMS)See more company credits at IMDbProEditRuntime22 minutesColorColorSound mixStereoAspect ratio1.78 : 1Suggest an edit or add missing contentIMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our dataLearn more about contributingEdit pageAdd episode, Parks and Recreation (also known as Parks and Rec) is an American political satire mockumentary television sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series aired on NBC from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015, for 125 episodes, over seven seasons., Parks and Recreation: Created by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur. With Amy Poehler, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Jim O'Heir. The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place..