In an attempt to beautify her town, Leslie Knope takes on the seemingly simple job of helping turn an abandoned construction pit into a park

Leslie gets a town hall meeting to discuss her park idea, but she finds out that public reception is less than receptive.

Leslie gets a news reporter to do a story about her & the park idea, but becomes upset when she finds out that the reporter slept with Mark.

Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.

Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her park project. But sensing resistance, Lesie resorts to blackmail

Leslie doesn't realize that a dinner with a much older man from the zoning commission is actually a date set up by her mom.