24 Hidden Gems In The Parks And Rec Finale

"I absolutely do not want to solve a series of riddles and clues, each more intricate than the last."-Ron Swanson

1. This Pawnee mural (with some minor adjustments)

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that's been painted outside the Parks department's door ever since we met this crew of workplace proximity associates.

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And that we've seen 125 times in the opening credits!

2. These fantastic throwback moments on Leslie's "Parks Accomplishments" posters

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Like this moment where Chris was crowned the Nipple King of the Founder's Day Parade in season 5's "Are You Better Off?"

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And these photos of the Pawnee Goddesses and Pawnee Rangers in season 4's "Pawnee Rangers."

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3. This toast to Jean-Ralphio

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4. This photo of Andy, April, and Champion

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that makes an appearance in their home

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And their birthing room.

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And totally reminds us of this photo from season 2 episode 6 when we first realized that only Andy can make April smile like this!

5. This shrine to April and Andy's relationship

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That includes a Johnny Karate Rock Show Calendar, Mouse Rat's single "5,000 Candles in the Wind," and a bag of skittles lest we forget Andy's Mouth Surprise (Skittles sandwiched between two Starbursts).

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Plus a Mouse Rat Flask, a photograph from the Pawnee/Eagleton Unity Concert, and a tribute to Orin

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Dressed as April's mother from season 6's "Prom"

6. This photograph in Ben and Leslie's D.C. house

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Of them in Paris, reminding us that they are LIT-RUH-LY PERFECT!

7. And this photo of Ben

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With Leslie at their favorite spot!

8. The photograph by the window from their wedding day

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#LeslieandBen5ever

9. And this equally important photograph of Leslie from her bachelorette party

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But like, maaaaaybe this isn't the best picture to display in your living room? Think of the children, Ben and Leslie, think of the children!!!! #scarred4life

10. And this VERY important photograph and frame given to Leslie by Ron Swanson

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That he MADE from the wood of Ann's house as a reconciliation present.

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And added a picture of them with Li'l Sebastian from the Harvest Festival.

11. Tom's book cover!

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that he tried to use as the cover for the Parks department's summer catalog in season 2's "Summer Catalog." #fullcircle

12. And this reminder that Pawnee will NEVER be rid of its raccoon problem

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Because if it's not Greg Pikitis defiling the Mayor Percy Statue in Ramset Park, then it's definitely the raccoons.

13. This photo of Ron's children

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Could they be at the famed Charles Mulligan's Steakhouse? Red leather booths don't lie.

14. And this quick moment where we see Ron's son with a plate piled high with ALL the bacon.

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15. The dartboard in Ron's Very Good Building & Development Co. office

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That used to hang in his Parks and Recreation department office.

16. And Ron's desk adornments.

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Ron's present that Ben and Leslie brought from their honeymoon in Hawaii

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And Ron's woodworking award.

17. This shoutout to the Harvest Festival!

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18. And this TV that tells us the "Jerry Gergich Memorial Conference Room" is in room 124

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You know, from that time Jerry tried to retire in season 5's "Jerry's Retirement."

19. This photograph in the middle of Jerry's mantle

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that Jerry showed to Leslie back in season 5.

20. The moment when you realize drones will attend funerals in the future

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And that one of those drones is from local channel 46

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Home of the infamous Perd Hapley.

21. And this moment when you realize 4 of the 5 people on the city council are women

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Remember when Leslie was the ONLY woman on city council? And only the second councilwoman in Pawnee history? Oh how things have changed since Leslie Knope walked the halls of the Pawnee government!

22. This "Welcome Back Leslie" banner courtesy of JJ's Diner

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Which reminds us of two of Leslie's favorite things: Banners and Waffles.

23. Ron's Canoe

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That was actually built by Nick Offermam.

24. And finally, this moment where Leslie looks out her office window into the courtyard.

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Which takes us back to this moment in the pilot and reminds us just how far she's come.