Our knowledge of the Chambers Creek Regional Park history has been almost entirely assembled by one of the Foundation's founding members and long-time board member Joe Scorcio, who managed the site's transition from a gravel mine into the beautiful public space you see today.

Sadly, Joe passed away earlier this month. It seems fitting to dedicate this upcoming 2024 news series, which will will come out in our newsletters and posted to our website’s news page, to Joe’s memory and acknowledge our debt to his longtime service and sharing of his deep knowledge.

Joe Scorcio was an expert in the field of urban planning and design and he was also a visionary and motivating force that helped make Chambers Creek Regional Park a reality. He began his Pierce County work on the park in 1986 and he was still working on it with the Foundation until he became ill.

It has been an honor for all of us who have served on the Foundation’s Board — both past and present — to work with Joe as either the Pierce County Liaison to the Board or as a board member.

Sign up for the newsletter today