Parks and Recreation Timeline ( Real )

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April 9, 2009

Parks and Recreation Premieres

The television show Parks and Recreation premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to the quirky employees of the Parks Department in Pawnee, Indiana.

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September 17, 2009

Parks and Recreation Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Parks and Recreation premiered, marking a significant improvement in critical reception and popularity.

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January 20, 2011

Parks and Recreation Season 3 Premiere

The third season of Parks and Recreation began airing on NBC, continuing the beloved series.

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September 22, 2011

Parks and Recreation Season 4 Premiere

The fourth season of Parks and Recreation premiered, featuring new storylines including Leslie Knope's campaign for city council.

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September 20, 2012

Parks and Recreation Season 5 Premiere

The fifth season debuted, continuing the adventures and workplace antics of the Pawnee Parks Department.

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September 26, 2013

Parks and Recreation Season 6 Premiere

The sixth season of Parks and Recreation aired, further exploring the characters' personal and professional lives.

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January 13, 2015

Parks and Recreation Season 7 Premiere

The seventh and final season of Parks and Recreation premiered on NBC.

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February 24, 2015

Parks and Recreation Series Finale

The series finale of Parks and Recreation aired, concluding the story of Leslie Knope and the Pawnee Parks Department.

Parks and Recreation Timeline ( Fictional )

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January 2009

Leslie Knope Hired at Pawnee Parks Department

Leslie Knope begins her career working at the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department.

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February 2009

Leslie Proposes Project to Build a Park on the Lot of the Former Pawnee Goats Field

Leslie strives to build a beautiful park where the old Pawnee Goats baseball field once stood, kickstarting the central plot of the series.

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Mid 2011

Leslie and Ben Wyatt Begin Dating

Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt start their romantic relationship, which becomes a significant element of the series.

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November 2014

Leslie Knope Elected City Council Member

Leslie successfully wins a city council seat, solidifying her political career in Pawnee.

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2016

Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt Get Married

Leslie and Ben tie the knot in a heartfelt ceremony attended by Pawnee friends and colleagues.

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2017

Leslie Knope Appointed Deputy Director of the National Parks Service

Leslie moves on to a federal position, marking the end of her tenure in Pawnee Parks and Recreation.