Relentlessly optimistic mid-level bureaucrat Leslie Knope pours her whole heart into the Parks and Recreation department of Pawnee, Indiana, chasing grand civic dreams while battling budget cuts, apathetic colleagues, and a citizenry allergic to change. Shot in mockumentary style, the comedy tracks her quest to transform a neglected pit into a park and, eventually, her rise through the ranks of local government. Surrounded by an unforgettable ensemble, from libertarian boss Ron Swanson to sweet doofus Andy and deadpan intern April, it finds boundless heart in small-town politics and the absurdities of public service. Sweet, quotable, and endlessly good-natured, it turns idealism into one of television's most beloved sitcoms.