I believe that you should always “treat yo’ self” to a new tattoo, but will this specific list inspire you to treat yourself to a Parks and Recreation themed tattoo?
The mockumentary sitcom followed the people working in local government, specifically the Parks and Recreation department. Starring Amy Poehler (formerly of Saturday Night Live), it was beloved by critics and audiences alike throughout its seven season run from April 2009 to February 2015.
Both The Office and Parks and Recreation were produced by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, with each show really hit their stride in their second seasons.
Across its 125 episodes, Parks and Recreation had numerous guest stars (including my fave, Paul Rudd) and even cameos by real US politicians.
A cast of such lovely, quirky characters, I wouldn’t mind working with them. If forced to choose, my two favourites are April and Leslie. April’s like a real life Daria, as opposed to Leslie Knope who’s ever the optimist; I relate so much to them both. When I have such high expectations of myself, I begin everything like Leslie, and when it inevitably turns to shit, April comes out. Who’s your favourite character?
Parks and Recreation is a show which is full of tattoo concepts – perfect if you’re a tattoo collector. A few things which spring to mind include:
A tattoo to represent Leslie’s love of waffles, whipped cream, or devotion to her career;
A piece of Ron’s woodwork, or all of the bacon and eggs you can have in the one tattoo;
Something related to April and Andy’s or Ben and Leslie’s relationship;
The dearly departed Lil’ Sebastian;
Galentine’s Day;
Chris Traeger in the hopes the tattoo will infuse you with his infectious enthusiasm;
A section of the Knope-Wyatt unity quilt.
Let’s take a trip to Pawnee, Indiana and check out some of the best Parks and Recreation tattoos.
Parks and Recreation inspired cake and macaron tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Ron Swanson kewpie tattoo by @staceymartintattoos
Treat yo’ self – Parks and Recreation tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Abstract Ron Swanson tattoo by @fisherotattoo
Traditional style Ron Swanson, bacon and egg tattoo by @chase_tattoos
Andy and April (as Bert and Janet) – Parks and Recreation tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Illustrative Ron Swanson tattoo by @katweir (Based on artwork by Kenny Durkin)
Treat Yo Self cupcakes tattoo by @sam.nancy.tattoos
Ron Swanson skull and bacon tattoo by @curtisaldrich
Pawnee Goddesses tattoo by @jawtattoos
Lil Sebastian and Pawnee Goddesses tattoo by @chase_tattoos
“Be the Leslie Knope of whatever you do!” Stylised Leslie Knope tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Ron Swanson tattoo by @poopbird
Parks and Recreation inspired Child size drink tattoo by @electricparkjoe
Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation) themed hand tattoo by @ebony_mellowship
Ron Swanson and Li’l Sebastian tattoo by @ericjohntattoos
Treat Yo Self love heart tattoo by @corintattoos
Framed Ron Swanson tattoo by @littlerachtattoo
Traditional style Ron Swanson portrait tattoo by @lonerosetattoo
Burt Macklin and Snake Juice manties love heart tattoo by @guendouglas
Floral Leslie Knope tattoo by @katweir
Ovaries before brovaries. Parks and Recreation tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Traditional style Ron Swanson tattoo by @tonytrustworthy
Andy and April (Parks and Recreation) love heart tattoo by @katweir
Leslie and Ben waffles and calzone (Parks and Recreation) tattoo by @nicole_draeger
Burt Macklin (Parks and Recreation) love heart tattoo by @katweir
Ron Swanson tattoo by @rachelbaldwintattoo
Another Treat Yo’ Self tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Stylised Ron Swanson portrait tattoo by @brendanboz
Pawnee Goddesses tattoo by @katweir
Abstract Ron Swanson tattoo by @corijamestattoo
Neo trad Li’l Sebastian tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Parks and Recreation waffles tattoo by @katweir
New school Ron Swanson tattoo by @bulman_tattoons
Neo trad Parks and Recreation themed mimosa tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
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