Martin Maher

Martin "Marty" Maher is the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, assuming the office in 2017.

Career Maher is a 27-year veteran of the Coast Guard and served in the Persian Gulf War. 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.

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

Skatepark advocacy Maher is a proponent of skateparks and actions sports. He believes there should be a skatepark in every community in Brooklyn. Maher initiated the Skatefest event series, hosted by the Parks Department. Loren Michelle, mother of late skateboarder Pablo Ramirez watches and claps as ESPO aka Stephen Powers and Martin Maher shake hands at Goldonda Playground - October, 2021.