How many seasons of Parks and Recreation are there?

There are 7 seasons and 126 episodes of Parks and Recreation.

Where was Parks and Recreation filmed?

Despite the fictional setting of Pawnee, Indiana, Parks and Recreation was filmed at various locations around Southern California.

Where can I watch Parks and Recreation?

Sign up for our Peacock Premium to start watching all 7 seasons of Parks and Recreation.

When did Parks and Recreation start?

The first episode of Parks and Recreation aired on April 9, 2009 and ran for six years before ending on February 24, 2015.

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Parks and Recreation
Comedy • 7 Seasons • 126 Episodes • TV-PG • TV Series • 2009

Watch Parks and Recreation, a comedy about government workers in Pawnee, Indiana, from creators Greg Daniels & Michael Schur. Mid-level Parks department employee Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) promises her friend Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) that she'll have a dangerous pit turned into a public park. But first she must counter resistance from Parks Director Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) and other bureaucratic obstacles. In later episodes, Leslie becomes a politician with the help of her coworkers.

Starring: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Paul Schneider
Creators: Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Executive Producers: Greg Daniels, Dean Holland, Howard Klein, Morgan Sackett, Michael Schur, David Miner
Producers: Amy Poehler, David Hyman, Tom Ragazzo, Norm Hiscock

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Parks and Recreation
Comedy • 7 Seasons • 126 Episodes • TV-PG • TV Series • 2009

Watch Parks and Recreation, a comedy about government workers in Pawnee, Indiana, from creators Greg Daniels & Michael Schur. Mid-level Parks department employee Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) promises her friend Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) that she'll have a dangerous pit turned into a public park. But first she must counter resistance from Parks Director Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) and other bureaucratic obstacles. In later episodes, Leslie becomes a politician with the help of her coworkers.

Starring: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Paul Schneider
Creators: Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Executive Producers: Greg Daniels, Dean Holland, Howard Klein, Morgan Sackett, Michael Schur, David Miner
Producers: Amy Poehler, David Hyman, Tom Ragazzo, Norm Hiscock

Watch Full Episodes of Parks and Recreation

Season 1

6 EPISODES

Leslie Knope, a dedicated government worker in Pawnee, Indiana, enlists the aid of her co-workers to get a dangerous pit turned into a park.

Season 2

24 EPISODES

Leslie Knope tackles Pawnee, Indiana's problems head on, like hosting a telethon, getting possums off the golf course, and banning energy bars from park vending machines.

Season 3

16 EPISODES

Dedicated government employee Leslie Knope and her colleagues at the Pawnee Parks Department ramp up for their most important civic project yet — The Harvest Festival.

Season 4

22 EPISODES

Leslie Knope decides to run for Pawnee, Indiana City Council, but many obstacles stand in the way of her quest to serve her beloved hometown.

Season 5

22 EPISODES

Leslie Knope learns that city politics is nothing like the Parks Department as she tackles Pawnee's quaint but outdated laws, while also trying to plan a wedding.

Season 6

21 EPISODES

The citizens of Pawnee loathe their merger with the neighboring town of Eagleton and blame all their troubles on Councilwoman Knope.

Season 7

12 EPISODES

Leslie Knope is now a mother and works for the National Parks Department. See her last acts of determination to make Pawnee, "The Greatest Town in America," even better.

Parks and Recreation Cast

Amy Poehler

Leslie Knope

A mid-level bureaucrat with a strong love for her home town of Pawnee. She has not let the grind of city hall politics dampen her sense of optimism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons of Parks and Recreation are there?: There are 7 seasons and 126 episodes of Parks and Recreation.
Where was Parks and Recreation filmed?: Despite the fictional setting of Pawnee, Indiana, Parks and Recreation was filmed at various locations around Southern California.
Where can I watch Parks and Recreation?: Sign up for our Peacock Premium to start watching all 7 seasons of Parks and Recreation.
When did Parks and Recreation start?: The first episode of Parks and Recreation aired on April 9, 2009 and ran for six years before ending on February 24, 2015.