parks and recreation
Thousands of NYers soak up sun at Little Island park's grand opening
May 21, 2021 | 6:19pmLittle Island park, which appears like a mirage floating above the Hudson River, opened to the public and quickly attracted a throng of pandemic-weary New Yorkers who came to shed...
NYC's new floating park is a marvel
May 20, 2021 | 2:42pmNew Yorkers deserved a miracle after all we’ve been through. Little Island proves that one man’s vision can prevail against odds and that even after the darkest winter, spring will...
Relive Patton Oswalt's epic filibuster on 'Parks & Rec'
April 18, 2021 | 6:55amAs Congress debates the filibuster, this "Parks and Recreation" moment might help sway votes. On the April 18, 2013 episode of the NBC sitcom, now streaming on Peacock, Patton Oswalt's character...
Meet Biden's biggest fictional fan: 'Parks and Rec's' Leslie Knope
November 7, 2020 | 5:49pmAmy Poehler's "Parks and Recreation" character had a deep love for Joe Biden, who was announced as the presumed winner of the 2020 presidential race on Saturday.
'A posse of bandits': Pack of hungry raccoons taking over San Fran park
September 24, 2020 | 10:12pmA pack of masked "bandits" is marauding in a San Francisco park. The group of 14 raccoons emerged from the bushes at Golden Gate Park on Thursday, startling a father...
Amy Poehler, 'Parks and Recreation' pals raise $3.5M with reunion
May 2, 2020 | 11:41amAmy Poehler and the cast of her old series, "Parks and Recreation," did more than give fans a thrill with their video chat reunion episode Thursday. They also raised $3.5...
‘Parks and Recreation’ Charity Reunion Has Raised $3 Million for Feeding America
May 2, 2020 | 10:31amWhile the special served as a much-welcome reunion for Pawnee’s beloved characters, it was specifically designed to raise funds for coronavirus relief.
'Parks and Recreation' stars say coronavirus was 'only circumstance' for reunion
May 1, 2020 | 4:53amIt seems like the long-awaited reunion promised to Leslie Knope in the series finale of “Parks and Recreation” — “It will happen, someday,” her husband, played by Adam Scott, says...
24 virtual cast reunions from 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Glee,' 'Scandal,' 'The Office' and more
April 30, 2020 | 5:47pmWe’ve all been spending a lot of time at home these days. But thanks to the wonders of technology, we can also take trips to Twin Peaks, Wisteria Lane or...
Why Jim O'Heir was 'nervous' about the 'Parks and Recreation' reunion
April 29, 2020 | 7:40pm"I literally had tears in my eyes after reading the script, and the fans are going to go crazy," Jim O'Heir tells The Post.
‘Parks and Recreation’ cast to reunite in scripted special for COVID-19 benefit
April 23, 2020 | 7:35pmThe good folks of the Parks and Recreation Department in Pawnee, Indiana are back for more hijinks.
Rockland County closes parks to maintain social distancing
April 7, 2020 | 12:52amALBANY — Rockland County announced they’re shutting down all green space starting Tuesday, shuttering county-run parks as it gets harder to contain density and maintain proper social distancing amidst the...
Parents are losing their minds having kids home during coronavirus
March 19, 2020 | 7:31pm"Living with little kids is like living with dogs. All they want to do is eat all day."
Ben Schwartz loved 'City Slickers' as a kid, now Billy Crystal is his co-star
February 19, 2020 | 3:18pmBen Schwartz has a confession: He liked the script for his new movie. He really did! “But I will say, man,” he tells The Post, “if Billy Crystal wanted to...
Sssexy time: Snake orgy forces park closure in Florida
February 18, 2020 | 6:33pmSnakes may be cold-blooded but it doesn't mean they don't like getting hot and heavy. The city of Lakeland, Florida was forced to close off a section of parkland to...
Chris Pratt eyes TV return with ‘The Terminal List’ series
February 4, 2020 | 12:38pmChris Pratt is eying a return to television as the star in and executive producer of "The Terminal List," a TV series based on Jack Carr’s bestselling novel. The ongoing...
Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt party with 'Parks and Recreation' cast
March 25, 2019 | 9:15amThe cast was recently honored at PaleyFest.
‘Parks and Recreation’ Cast Teases Possible Revival at 10th Anniversary Reunion
March 23, 2019 | 1:31pm“Whenever Mike is ready, I’ll put on my suit again for sure,” said Amy Poehler.
Retta wears 'Treat Yo' Self' dress to 'Parks and Rec' reunion
March 22, 2019 | 12:02pmThe comedian payed homage to her character's most iconic catchphrase.
How Leslie Knope from 'Parks and Rec' inspired a holiday
February 12, 2019 | 2:17pm"What's Galentine's Day? It's only the best day of the year." Leslie Knope, deputy directory of the Pawnee, Indiana, Department of Parks and Recreation started a worldwide trend with those...