Martin Maher (Parks Commissioner)

Martin "Marty" Maher is the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, assuming the office in 2017.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Martin Maher
Brooklyn Parks Commissioner
Assumed office
February, 2017
Appointed byMitchell Silver
Personal details
Born
Martin Maher
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBrooklyn Parks Borough Commissioner
Nickname(s)Marty Maher

Career

Maher is a 27-year veteran of the Coast Guard and served in the Persian Gulf War.[3] He achieved the rank of boatswain's mate. For over 45 years, Maher has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America.[3]

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Maher began his career in the Parks department as an Urban Park Ranger.[7] Additionally, Maher worked in a spectrum of different positions with-in the department from manager at Coney Island, to inspector at Shea Stadium, to Yankee Stadium, to the 79th Street Boat Basin, and Randall's Island.[3][7] Before being appointed the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner, Maher served as chief of staff for 18 years in the Parks Department's Brooklyn office.[3]

Brooklyn Parks Commissioner

In February, 2017 Maher was appointed Brooklyn Parks Commissioner by New York City Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver.[5]

Skatepark advocacy

Maher is a proponent of skateparks and actions sports.[7][8] He believes there should be a skatepark in every community in Brooklyn.[7] As of December 2020, Brooklyn has 15 public skateparks, with 4 additional skateparks in the works.[7] In the late 2010s, Maher worked with a community group in Brownsville, Brooklyn, lead by local professional skateboarder Wade Yates, to fund a skatepark built by Spohn Ranch in Betsy Head Park.[9] Maher initiated the Skatefest event series, hosted by the Parks Department.[10][7] Skate Fest II took place at Ocean Hill Playground in Brownsville.[11][8]

References
  1. "CHECKIN' IN WITH: NEW BROOKLYN PARKS COMMISSIONER MARTIN MAHER". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  2. October 6, Jaime DeJesus • (2017-10-06). "Bensonhurst celebrates renovation of new Seth Low Playground". The Brooklyn Home Reporter. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  3. Kearns, Patrick. "Longtime parks employee moves to top Brooklyn position". Queens Ledger.
  4. "Community Leaders Break Ground On The $2.75 Million Dome Playground Renovation". BKLYNER. 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  5. Wong, Pamela (2019-09-20). "Fort Greene Honors Jazz Legend Betty Carter". BKLYNER. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  6. Fang, Benjamin (May 22, 2019). "Martin Maher, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner". Queens Ledger.
  7. Clarke, Ian (Dec 2020). "Marty Maher Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Interview by Ian Clarke of the NYC Skateboard Coalition". Juice Magazine. 77: 110–111.
  8. Zagare, Liena (2017-11-01). "Want A Cool Skate Park In Red Hook? Parks Department Wants Your Input". Bklyner. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  9. "Betsy Head Skatepark in Brooklyn, New York Nears Completion | Spohn Ranch". www.spohnranch.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  10. "SKATE FEST II". Harold Hunter Foundation. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  11. "Eventful: Brooklyn Skatefest 2 at Ocean Hill Playground". Eventful. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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