Melissa McGinnis

Authors Melissa McGinnis and Doreen Beard-Simpkins have researched the history of Tacoma's parks for more than 20 years as employees of Metro Parks Tacoma. Previous collaborations in Arcadia's Images of America series include Tacoma's Parks (2007), celebrating the independent park agency's centennial, and Tacoma's Wright Park (2008), a retrospective of a grand dame's restoration.

Authors Melissa McGinnis and Doreen Beard-Simpkins have researched the history of Tacoma's parks for more than 20 years as employees of Metro Parks Tacoma. Previous collaborations in Arcadia's Images of America series include Tacoma's Parks (2007), celebrating the independent park agency's centennial, and Tacoma's Wright Park (2008), a retrospective of a grand dame's restoration. See less