Adrian Benepe | |
|---|---|
 Benepe in 2022 | |
| Parks Commissioner of New York City | |
| In office February 4, 2002 – August 29, 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Michael Bloomberg |
| Preceded by | Henry Stern |
| Succeeded by | Veronica M. White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Charlotte Glasser |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Middlebury College Columbia University |
| Occupation | Senior Vice President and Director of City Park Development for The Trust for Public Land |
Adrian Benepe was the 14th Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, serving in that role from February 4, 2002, to August 29, 2012, under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.[1] During his tenure, he oversaw 7,000 parks' staff, the expenditure of over $3 billion in funding park maintenance, the expansion of new parks across New York City, and the inclusion of schoolyards for public access after school.[2][3][4]
After retiring from the Parks Department, Benepe joined The Trust for Public Land as Senior Vice President and Director of City Park Development, where he worked in parks advocacy and promotion of the 10-Minute Walk across the United States.[5][6]
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