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Parks and Recreation Character Names

21 characters · TV Series

Leslie /LEHZ-lee/ An energetic and optimistic mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation department of Pawnee, Indiana, with strong political ambitions. Ron /RAHN/ The director of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation department, a staunch libertarian with a deep love for woodworking, meat, and minimal government. April /AY-pruhl/ A sarcastic and enigmatic employee of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation department, known for her dry wit and unique personality. Andy /AN-dee/ A lovable, goofy, and often clueless but always well-meaning musician and shoe shiner in Pawnee. Tom /TAHM/ A flashy and entrepreneurial employee of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation department, known for his get-rich-quick schemes and love of luxury. Donna /DAH-nuh/ A confident and savvy employee of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation department, known for her luxury lifestyle and mysterious private life. Ben /BEN/ A responsible and intelligent former state auditor who becomes the town manager of Pawnee and later marries Leslie Knope. Chris /KRIS/ An overly optimistic and health-obsessed state auditor who briefly serves as the city manager of Pawnee. Jerry /JEH-ree/ A kind-hearted but often clumsy and ridiculed employee of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation department. Ann /AN/ A compassionate and reliable nurse who is Leslie Knope's best friend. Jean-Ralphio /ZHAHN RAL-fee-oh/ Tom Haverford's friend and business partner, known for his outlandish personality and frequent financial troubles. Mona-Lisa /MOH-nuh LEE-suh/ Jean-Ralphio's twin sister, even more destructive, depraved, and generally awful than he is. Craig /KRAYG/ A high-strung and intensely emotional employee of the Parks Department. Bobby /BAH-bee/ A perpetually cheerful and wealthy but clueless political opponent of Leslie Knope. Tammy /TAM-ee/ Ron Swanson's two ex-wives, both named Tammy, that have caused him a great deal of trouble. Perd /PERD HAP-lee/ The enthusiastic but often confused news anchor for Pawnee Public Television. He is known for his distinctive delivery and frequent misunderstandings of current events in Pawnee. Joan /JO-un kal-uh-MET-zo/ The glamorous host of a local cable talk show who frequently interviews Pawnee officials and citizens. She is known for her dramatic flair and sensationalist interviewing style. Dennis /DEN-us FINE-stine/ A wealthy, eccentric pharmaceutical executive and entrepreneur who frequently clashes with the Parks Department. He is known for his bizarre business ventures and inappropriate behavior. Jennifer /jen-IF-er BARK-lee/ A shrewd political consultant and campaign manager who becomes romantically involved with Ben. She is ruthless, ambitious, and uses her intelligence to manipulate political situations. Roz /RAHZ/ The long-suffering Parks Department secretary who maintains the front desk with cynical resignation. She is beleaguered by the constant demands of the Parks Department staff. Shauna /SHAW-nuh mal-WAY TWEEP/ A reporter for the Pawnee Sun newspaper who frequently covers local news and government affairs. She maintains professional relationships with Parks Department staff while pursuing her journalism career.

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