Parks And Recreation Season 6 [VIDEO]: Rob Lowe And Rashida Jones Leaving After Episode 13, 'Time To Move Them Into The Next Phase'

While "Parks and Recreation" will return for season 6, Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones, portraying Chris Traeger and Ann Perkins, will be leaving the series after the initial 13 episodes.

"The news about Rob and Rashida is true -- they will be leaving the show after the 13th episode of the upcoming Season 6," confirms executive producer Mike Schur according to LA Times.

"We've been working on their story line (on and off) for four seasons now, and heading into this year, with the two of them contemplating parenthood, it felt like a natural time to move them into the next phase."

Currently, "Parks and Recreation" if filming the season 6 premiere in London (due to Chris Pratt filming for "Guardians of the Galaxy").

While fans will certainly be disappointed by this news, one thing Schur seems to indicate is that Chris and Ann will not only end up together, but their journey to become parents will be their swan song happy ending for season 6.

"We absolutely love both Rashida and Rob, and will be sad to see them go. Rashida was one of the very first people we knew we wanted in the cast, and as important as Ann is to Leslie (and vice-versa), she'll certainly never be far from Pawnee. Rob we initially thought we could only have for six or eight episodes, and we couldn't be happier that he will have stuck around for 75," continues Schur regarding this "Parks and Recreation" season 6 news.

"They are wonderful, funny, committed actors, they've been a huge part of the 'Parks and Rec' family, and we think we have a great Pawnee send-off in the works for them."

So, get the tissues ready, folks. "Parks and Recreation" season 6 will no doubt plan a loving and tearful goodbye for both Chris and Ann, as well as Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe.