Parks and Recreation (TV) Cast
The cast of Parks and Recreation. Updated on October 2, 2025.
715 actors
Amy Poehler
as Leslie Knope (125 episodes)

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

Rashida Jones
as Ann Perkins (103 episodes)

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

Aziz Ansari
as Tom Haverford (125 episodes)

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

Paul Schneider
as Mark Brendanawicz (30 episodes)

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

Nick Offerman
as Ron Swanson (125 episodes)

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

Aubrey Plaza
as April Ludgate (125 episodes)

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

Chris Pratt
as Andy Dwyer (125 episodes)

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

Adam Scott
as Ben Wyatt (97 episodes)

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

Rob Lowe
as Chris Traeger (77 episodes)

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

Jim O'Heir
as Jerry Gergich (124 episodes)

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

Retta
as Donna Meagle (121 episodes)

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

Patricia Clarkson
as Tammy One (2 episodes)

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

Michael Gross
as Michael (1 episode)
Bonita Friedericy
as Maria (1 episode)
Jessica St. Clair
as Debbie (1 episode)
Parker Posey
as Lindsay Carlisle Shay (1 episode)
Pat Crawford Brown
as Andy's Grandma (1 episode)
Ian Roberts
as Ian Winston (2 episodes)
Will Forte
as Kelly (1 episode)
Lyle Kanouse
as Joe Campopiano (1 episode)
Dakin Matthews
as David (1 episode)
Will Arnett
as Chris (1 episode)
John Larroquette
as Frank (1 episode)
Andy Milder
as Freddy (4 episodes)
Harley Graham
as Dakota (1 episode)
Loudon Wainwright III
as Barry (2 episodes)
Brian McCann
as Freddy Spaghetti (1 episode)
Bruce Jarchow
as Frank Schnable (1 episode)
Andy Samberg
as Carl (1 episode)
Phil Reeves
as Paul Laresco (7 episodes)
Gary Weeks
as Nick Newport Jr. (1 episode)
Lennon Parham
as Kate (1 episode)
David Diaan
as Saïd (2 episodes)
June Diane Raphael
as Tynnyfer (1 episode)
Tatiana Maslany
as Nadia (2 episodes)
Kristen Bell
as Ingrid de Forest (3 episodes)
Chris Bosh
as Chris Bosh (1 episode)
Mark Berry
as Officer Merffl (1 episode)
Van Epperson
as Stu Fretch (1 episode)
Ashley Wigfield
as Sansa Faramir (1 episode)
Ben Begley
as Tyrion Fonzarelli (1 episode)
Beth Hall
as Darva Snerman (1 episode)
William Charlton
as Carter Veustingham (1 episode)
Owen Burke
as Nolan Del Mornch (1 episode)
Rob Huebel
as Harvey Spielyorm (1 episode)
Martha Cary
as Janette (1 episode)
Piper Major
as Dawbrelle Catamaran (1 episode)
Steve Tom
as Principal Russell (1 episode)
Reece Kirk
as Delwynn Burfigg (1 episode)
Pearl Charles
as Daphne Dorlth (1 episode)
Brittany Oaks
as Ssassandra Ssassnorp (1 episode)
Carrie Wampler
as Lucy Taylor (1 episode)
Chris Bauer
as Harold (1 episode)
Kelvin Millhouse
as Stephen (1 episode)
Debra Mooney
as Rosie Demarco (1 episode)
John Hodgman
as August Clementine (1 episode)
Peter Bonerz
as Doug Demarco (1 episode)
Sydney Endicott
as Madison (4 episodes)
Jon Carlo
as Richard (1 episode)
Josh Breeding
as Terk Rastersnyke (1 episode)
Richard Portnow
as Mitch Savner (2 episodes)
Brady Smith
as Grant Larson (4 episodes)
Robert W. Arbogast
as Clervice Rosewater (1 episode)
David C. Scott
as Eagletonian Smith (1 episode)
Amber Friendly
as Summer Ole-Kracken Frogfrong (1 episode)
Benjamin Byron Davis
as Foreman George (1 episode)
Carole Gutierrez
as Judy Zappossoppazzappossoppaz (1 episode)
Greg Levine
as Jewish Greg (1 episode)
Jeffrey Hutchinson
as Tim Jemmersting (1 episode)
Devin Sidell
as Brenda (1 episode)
Samantha Sloyan
as Erica (1 episode)
Bonnie Bailey-Reed
as Toni Toné Strunkfuster (1 episode)
Jeff Tweedy
as Scott Tanner (2 episodes)
Bo Burnham
as Chipp McCapp (1 episode)
Shel Rasten
as Xander (1 episode)
Rebecca Klinger
as Janica Wellmark (1 episode)
Michael Rothhaar
as Terrence Montreaux (1 episode)
Teresa Reilly
as Kitty Goodbye (1 episode)
Scott Michael Morgan
as Skipper (1 episode)
Rod McCary
as Judge Reinletgo (1 episode)
Tyler Nunes
as Kevin (1 episode)
Caroline Hall
as Barbara Brabrababar (1 episode)
Maura Soden
as Rebecca Varuvian (1 episode)
Joe Souza
as Liam Bonneville (1 episode)
Lilan Bowden
as Sam Nut (1 episode)
Jill Basey
as Erica Weekstrong (1 episode)
Barry Ford
as Golm Bimbenders (1 episode)
Michelle Obama
as Michelle Obama (1 episode)
Colin Meloy
as Colin Meloy (1 episode)
Chris Funk
as Chris Funk (1 episode)
Jenny Conlee
as Jenny Conlee (1 episode)
John Moen
as John Moen (1 episode)
Ira Kaplan
as Bobby Knight Ranger Keyboardist (1 episode)
James McNew
as Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist (1 episode)
Kay Hanley
as Kay Hanley (1 episode)
Peter Serafinowicz
as Edgar Covington (1 episode)
Georgia Hubley
as Bobby Knight Ranger Drummer (1 episode)
John Dragonetti
as John Dragonetti (1 episode)
Dan Hewitt Owens
as Lev (1 episode)
Mary Holland
as Victoria Herzog (1 episode)
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