Parks and Recreation Cast

Amy Poehler plays Leslie Knope, an enthusiastic and dedicated mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks Department.

Rashida Jones is Ann Perkins, a nurse and Leslie Knope's loyal best friend.

Aziz Ansari portrays Tom Haverford, a sarcastic and entrepreneurial Parks Department employee.

Paul Schneider plays Mark Brendanawicz, a city planner and former romantic interest of Leslie.

Nick Offerman is Ron Swanson, the deadpan and libertarian Parks Department director.

Aubrey Plaza is April Ludgate, an apathetic intern who eventually becomes a full-time staff member.

Chris Pratt portrays Andy Dwyer, a lovable goofball who starts as a shoeshiner and evolves into a key character.

Adam Scott plays Ben Wyatt, a state auditor who becomes Leslie's love interest and later her husband.

Rob Lowe is Chris Traeger, an overly positive state auditor and fitness enthusiast.

Jim O'Heir plays Jerry Gergich, a good-natured but often mocked employee of the Parks Department.

Retta portrays Donna Meagle, a confident and witty employee with a mysterious personal life.

Patricia Clarkson plays Tammy One, Ron Swanson's intimidating first ex-wife.