An exciting chapter awaits: Choose what comes next

By Seattle Times

Margaret has lived in her home for more than 30 years. She still loves her garden, her book club and her morning walks, but she’s starting to think about what comes next.

“I’m not ready to move tomorrow,” she says, “but I know I want my next place to be somewhere beautiful and convenient, with opportunities to make connections. I want to choose it now so I can look forward to that ease and enjoyment.”

When Margaret learned about Parkside View, the elegant, resort-style, independent living residences coming soon to the 20-acre Franke Tobey Jones campus in North Tacoma, she knew she had found her future.

With a 100-year reputation for excellence and recently ranked number three in a survey of continuing care retirement communities in Washington state, Franke Tobey Jones has a long history of providing award-winning, trusted senior living.

The Franke Tobey Jones campus is set beside the beautiful Point Defiance Park. (Franke Tobey Jones)

A home with a view — and so much more

Set beside the historic beauty of Point Defiance Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States, Parkside View apartments feature open-concept designs, expansive windows and private balconies with views designed to bring the outdoors in.

Parkside View will also include a wealth of amenities, like a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center and holistic wellness programs. Other features include chef-inspired dining venues for every mood and inviting spaces for classes, clubs and community events, as well as a rooftop gathering area with views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and Point Defiance Park.

Living at Parkside View means having the best of Tacoma at your doorstep. Just minutes away is Point Ruston, with its waterfront restaurants, boutique shops and vibrant weekend markets and cultural happenings. The Ruston Way waterside promenade offers miles of scenic walking and biking paths along Commencement Bay.

Golf lovers will find championship courses nearby, while boating enthusiasts can enjoy easy access to the marinas. Downtown Tacoma is only a short drive away, with world-class museums, theaters, restaurants and cultural events. From art lovers to foodies, there’s something for everyone.

With 22 unique floor plans, Parkside View offer layouts curated for every lifestyle and preference, from cozy one-bedrooms to spacious two-bedroom apartment homes with a den and balcony. Find a home with room to entertain or a simpler space that’s easy to maintain.

“You can retire your way,” Margaret says. “That’s what I love, the flexibility to choose what works for me.”

Parkside View will include a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center and holistic wellness programs. (Franke Tobey Jones)

The best decision is the one you make for yourself

Margaret’s advice? “Don’t wait until you feel you must move, make the decision while you can still enjoy the process. That way, you’re choosing a future you’re excited about while still enjoying where you are now.”

With a limited number of residences available, now is the time to find out more and explore your options.

For more information call Franke Tobey Jones at 253-752-6621 or click here.

Published in the Seattle Times September 14, 2025.