Chris Traeger
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Parks and Recreation Character Guide
Chris Traeger is a main character in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth seasons and a guest star in the second and seventh seasons. Chris Traeger is very cheerful and energetic, usually leaving the hard truths to Ben Wyatt.
As a baby, Chris Traeger was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder and was only supposed to live for 3 weeks, but he survived and is therefore always an optimistic person.
He frequently compares his body to a microchip, saying that "a grain of sand could destroy it." He has 2.8% body fat. He believes he will be the first person to live to 150.
Chris Traeger is an auditor, sent by the Indiana state government in Indianapolis, who comes in to Pawnee to review the town's funds at the end of the second season along with his partner Ben Wyatt.
He also seems rather preoccupied with maintaining his physical fitness, taking large amounts of dietary supplements and running ten miles every day. He states that he believes he could possibly be the first human being to live to 150 years old, and that his heart could pump jet fuel.
Following the reopening of the Pawnee government, Chris goes on a date with Ann Perkins, who is told to do so by Leslie Knope so she can convince him to give more funds to the parks department. He is upset when Leslie accidentally reveals the motive behind the date, but Ann makes it up to him by asking him on another date.
Ann is annoyed that Chris seems too perfect, but when he is struck with the flu, he seems to have a complete breakdown, much to her delight. As Chris is set to go back to Indianapolis soon, Ann has wonders if he wants to the relationship to continue, especially when he asks April Ludgate to come with him as his assistant. Ann finally gets Chris to talk about the future of their relationship one night, where Chris breaks up with her, without Ann realizing it.
Chris returns to Pawnee in "Camping" as the interim city manager. He enthusiastically encourages Leslie to come up with more great ideas, and tries to rekindle his friendship with Ann.
Ann asks Chris to be the father of her child via in vitro fertilization. He is hesitant at first and turns to Ben and others to help him make a decision. After "Bailout", he tells Ann that he will be the father and the two begin parenting compatibility testing to see how well they will work together with raising a child. During "Jerry's Retirement", they resume a romantic relationship.
In season six, Ann and Chris are excited about the prospect of being parents. It is revealed that they are having a boy. They then make the decision to leave Pawnee in order to raise their child in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Chris decides to hand over his job as City Manager to Ben Wyatt.
In "Galentine's Day", Ann gives birth to their son, Oliver Perkins Traeger. Ann states that Chris was such a good birthing coach that the nurses have asked him to assist with another birth that is taking place in the hospital.
Ann and Chris return to Pawnee in 2025 for a Parks and Recreation crew reunion, along with Oliver Perkins-Traeger and a new daughter, Leslie Perkins-Traeger. Ann and Leslie express a desire that Oliver Perkins Traeger and Leslie's daughter Sonia Knope Wyatt fall in love.
As a baby, Chris Traeger was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder and was only supposed to live for 3 weeks, but he survived and is therefore always an optimistic person.
He frequently compares his body to a microchip, saying that "a grain of sand could destroy it." He has 2.8% body fat. He believes he will be the first person to live to 150.
Chris Traeger is an auditor, sent by the Indiana state government in Indianapolis, who comes in to Pawnee to review the town's funds at the end of the second season along with his partner Ben Wyatt.
He also seems rather preoccupied with maintaining his physical fitness, taking large amounts of dietary supplements and running ten miles every day. He states that he believes he could possibly be the first human being to live to 150 years old, and that his heart could pump jet fuel.
Following the reopening of the Pawnee government, Chris goes on a date with Ann Perkins, who is told to do so by Leslie Knope so she can convince him to give more funds to the parks department. He is upset when Leslie accidentally reveals the motive behind the date, but Ann makes it up to him by asking him on another date.
Ann is annoyed that Chris seems too perfect, but when he is struck with the flu, he seems to have a complete breakdown, much to her delight. As Chris is set to go back to Indianapolis soon, Ann has wonders if he wants to the relationship to continue, especially when he asks April Ludgate to come with him as his assistant. Ann finally gets Chris to talk about the future of their relationship one night, where Chris breaks up with her, without Ann realizing it.
Chris returns to Pawnee in "Camping" as the interim city manager. He enthusiastically encourages Leslie to come up with more great ideas, and tries to rekindle his friendship with Ann.
Ann asks Chris to be the father of her child via in vitro fertilization. He is hesitant at first and turns to Ben and others to help him make a decision. After "Bailout", he tells Ann that he will be the father and the two begin parenting compatibility testing to see how well they will work together with raising a child. During "Jerry's Retirement", they resume a romantic relationship.
In season six, Ann and Chris are excited about the prospect of being parents. It is revealed that they are having a boy. They then make the decision to leave Pawnee in order to raise their child in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Chris decides to hand over his job as City Manager to Ben Wyatt.
In "Galentine's Day", Ann gives birth to their son, Oliver Perkins Traeger. Ann states that Chris was such a good birthing coach that the nurses have asked him to assist with another birth that is taking place in the hospital.
Ann and Chris return to Pawnee in 2025 for a Parks and Recreation crew reunion, along with Oliver Perkins-Traeger and a new daughter, Leslie Perkins-Traeger. Ann and Leslie express a desire that Oliver Perkins Traeger and Leslie's daughter Sonia Knope Wyatt fall in love.