Tag Archives: Parks Department

Ep. 13: One Last Ride (Pt. 2): Smile Forever

February 25, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Chummy, Parks DepartmentStaff

Everyone has gathered for one final picture and again, true to form, Ron Swanson wants it to be over with as quickly as possible. Ron Swanson: “Get on with it. I can't hold this smile forever, I Read more [...]

Ep. 08: Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington: Brother(s)

February 12, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7Andy Dwyer, Ben Wyatt, Brothers, Parks Department, PrivacyStaff

Ron Swanson has mentioned having at least one brother, but for the first time someone is introduced to one of them (Don). In the background we see a couple other guys (Lon and Vaughn) shuffle off after Read more [...]

Ep. 11: New Beginnings: Caring Government Employees

January 13, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 6April Ludgate, Government, Job / Work, Leslie Knope, Parks Department, Tom Haverford, Work EthicStaff

Ron Swanson let's Leslie know that much against his wishes, she has turned parks and recreation into a fully functional department. Ron Swanson: “No we do not. April and Tom started out as two of Read more [...]

Ep. 17: Campaign Shake-Up: Pet Calves

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 4Government, Job / Work, Parks Department, Work EthicStaff

Ron Swanson likes not doing government work, but soon he may have to. Ron Swanson: “Either we complete a government project which is abhorrent to me or we bring a new person into the department which Read more [...]

Gallery: Coonskin Hat & Park Director Photos

April 10, 2014Image GalleryLeslie Knope, Parks Department, RaccoonsStaff

These images appeared in epsiode 20: Summer Catalog, and were too good to pass up.Ron Swanson sporting a coonskin hat, and the dirty park directors picture that Leslie Knope photoshopped. Read more [...]

Ep. 15: The Bubble: Eskimo’s Scrotum

March 28, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 3April Ludgate, Chris Traeger, Jerry Gergich, Parks Department, Tom HaverfordStaff

Ron Swanson shares a little insight with Chris about his employees. Ron Swanson: “Chris, you have come up with a plan so spectacularly horrible that it might ruin the entire department.” Chris Read more [...]

Ep. 20: Summer Catalog: Eliminating the Parks Department

March 13, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 2Leslie Knope, Parks Department, Parks SystemStaff

What would Ron Swanson’s first act as City Manager be? Ron Swanson: “Of course my first act as City Manager will be to propose eliminating the parks department. Although I expect a spirited debate Read more [...]

Ep. 15: Sweetums: Chuck E. Cheese

March 13, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 2Chuck E. Cheese, Government, Parks Department, Parks SystemStaff

Ron Swanson again expresses interest in privatizing the parks and his fondness for a certain pizza establishment's business model. Ron Swanson: “I couldn't be happier about this. I think the entire Read more [...]

Ep. 06: Kaboom: Ka

March 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 2Leslie Knope, Parks DepartmentStaff

Ron Swanson believes in a hierarchy. Ron Swanson: “That’s right, you never did ask me for permission did you?” “Well I’m sorry to burst your ka-bubble, but I just had my ass ka-handed to Read more [...]

Ep. 02: Canvassing: Horrifying

March 5, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 1Bailout, Federal Aid, Government, Parks Department, Parks SystemStaff

Just another day at the office and another way to get under Ron's skin. Ron Swanson: “There's a new wind blowing in government, and I don't like it. All of a sudden there's all this federal money Read more [...]

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