After receiving 249 creative submissions during the Name the New Downtown Westminster Park campaign, narrowing the list to five finalists, and gathering 1,671 community votes, Aerostat Park received the highest number of votes. City Council unanimously approved Aerostat Park as the official name for the new Downtown Westminster park!
The name Aerostat carries meaningful significance as both a recognizable landmark and a reference to the hot air balloons that were a signature feature of the Westminster Mall. These iconic balloons once graced the mall’s atrium, and their legacy will also live on through several park amenities designed to pay homage to hot air balloons, along with a new signature public art piece that will honor the original balloons.
Signage will be installed and celebrated during the park’s grand opening event on May 30, 2026. More details about the grand opening celebration will be shared soon.
Learn more about the project: https://www.westminsterco.gov/239/Downtown-Westminster-Center-Park