Parks and Recreation (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Parks and Recreation is a comedy series.
What it’s about. In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
Who’s in it. Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins, Aziz Ansari as Tom Haverford and Paul Schneider as Mark Brendanawicz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Parks and Recreation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parks and Recreation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parks and Recreation tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parks and Recreation (2009)?
- In US, Parks and Recreation is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parks and Recreation worth watching?
- Parks and Recreation holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Parks and Recreation?
- Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Paul Schneider and Nick Offerman.
- When was Parks and Recreation released?
- Parks and Recreation was released in 2009.