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NYC Parks commissioner steps down

In a farewell statement, Donoghue highlighted her Vital Parks of All initiative, which improved public safety at city pools.

News 12 Staff

May 6, 2025, 12:07 PM

Updated 5 hr ago

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The commissioner of the NYC Parks Department has announced that she is stepping down from her position.
Susan Donoghue was appointed in February of 2022. Her three-and-a-half-year term produced significant changes.
Officials say she completed 340 capital products representing more than $1.1 billion in investments to city neighborhoods.
In a farewell statement, Donoghue highlighted her Vital Parks of All initiative, which improved public safety at city pools.