Parks and Recreation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parks and Recreation |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 126 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Amy Poehler |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 22–42 minutes |
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| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | 1080i ( HDTV ) |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Original release | April 9, 2009 –
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Parks and Recreation is a funny TV show called a sitcom. It was on TV from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015. There was also a special reunion episode on April 30, 2020. The show had 126 episodes over seven seasons. It was shown on the NBC channel.
The show was created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. It is about a group of people who work for the government in a made-up town called Pawnee, Indiana. They work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This department helps manage parks and fun activities in the town.
The main character is Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler. Leslie is a very positive person who loves her job and her town. Many other characters work with her. These include Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones), Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari), Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman), April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza), Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt), Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott), and Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe).
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How the Show Changed
The TV series changed over time. The writers wanted the show to feel like real life. They learned about how city governments actually work. They also talked about real-world issues in the episodes.
For example, one episode showed the Pawnee government shutting down. This meant it stopped doing non-essential things because it ran out of money. The writers added this because a real government shutdown happened around that time. Sometimes, real politicians even appeared on the show. Famous people like Joe Biden and Michelle Obama were on the show.
The characters also changed during the series. In the first season, some viewers thought Leslie Knope seemed a bit silly. So, the writers made sure to show how smart she really was. Many characters also changed jobs and had new relationships, just like people do in real life.
Awards and Reviews
The first season of Parks and Recreation had only six episodes. People had mixed feelings about it. Some thought it was too much like The Office, another show by Greg Daniels.
But after the first season, the show became very popular. Many people thought it was great, and it won many awards. It was nominated for an Emmy Award 14 times. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Amy Poehler won a Golden Globe Award for her excellent acting as Leslie Knope.
Main Characters
Here are some of the main characters from Parks and Recreation:
- Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, is the main character. She loves government and dreams of becoming president. She is very positive and hardworking.
- Ron Swanson, played by Nick Offerman, works with Leslie. He doesn't like government much and is often lazy. But he has a kind heart and can be very friendly.
- April Ludgate, played by Aubrey Plaza, is a bit negative and dark. She often acts lazy and rude, but she can also be hardworking and friendly.
- Ann Perkins, played by Rashida Jones, is Leslie Knope's best friend. She is a kind and normal person who sometimes works for the parks department.
- Andy Dwyer, played by Chris Pratt, is often silly and makes funny choices. He is married to April.
- Ben Wyatt, played by Adam Scott, is Leslie's husband and a coworker. He is smart and friendly, though sometimes a little negative.
- Tom Haverford, played by Aziz Ansari, is a funny coworker who sometimes makes bad choices. He cares a lot about how women look.
- Mark Brendanawicz, played by Paul Schneider, was a character who left the show after the second season. He could be a bit rude but also caring.
- Jerry Gergich, played by Jim O'Heir, is clumsy and often embarrassed. His coworkers sometimes make fun of him, even though he is very nice and a good painter.
- Chris Traeger, played by Rob Lowe, is always positive and very focused on being healthy. He is known for saying the word "literally" a lot.
- Craig Middlebrooks, played by Billy Eichner, joined the parks department in season six. He is a sommelier, which means he knows a lot about wine.
- Donna Meagle, played by Retta, is a smart character from the parks department. She is in almost every episode.
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The cast of the first and second seasons of Parks and Recreation included (from left to right), Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Pratt.
See also
In Spanish: Parks and Recreation para niños
