Ron Swanson is a fictional character from the TV show Parks and Recreation. He is the director of the Parks and Recreation Department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Ron is a man of few words, embodying traditional values of masculinity, independence, and self-reliance. Known for his stoic demeanor, he is fiercely private, anti-government, and deeply self-sufficient, despite working in government. Ron prefers simplicity and pragmatism over modern conveniences and bureaucratic processes.