Fictional character in Parks and Recreation April Roberta Ludgate-Dwyer is a fictional character in the NBC political satire mockumentary sitcom Parks and Recreation. She is portrayed by Aubrey Plaza. She is first seen as an apathetic college student working as an intern in the Pawnee Department of Parks and Recreation, before being hired as Ron Swanson's assistant. She later becomes the Deputy Director of Animal Control. Plaza's portrayal received critical praise, and April was one of the series' breakout characters. 465,193 views on January 21, 2016 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Bruce Kingsbury, Agent Carter (TV series), Stacey Dash, Lleyton Hewitt. Wiki link