A new centerpiece for Downtown Westminster is about to open to the public.
Aerostat Park provides a space for entertainment, recreation, and a gathering place for the whole family.
The park was formerly known as Center Park. As part of a new project, it was renamed by community votes in a campaign run by the city.
Westminster received 249 creative submissions. They narrowed it down to five finalists and after 1,671 community votes, Aerostat Park was crowned the winner.
According to the city, 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…