Sheridan Green Redevelopment and Stratford Park Expansion

On October 27, 2025, City Council approved the renaming of Stratford Park to Sheridan Green Park. Updates to park signage, maps, marketing materials, and related information will be made throughout 2026 and coordinated with the park expansion project's grand opening later that year.

January 1, 2026 Update: Park demolition is now complete. Construction on the new park will begin mid to late January and run through the fall of 2026.

Stratford Park Sidewalk Closed

Construction on the Stratford Park Expansion Project will begin in the coming weeks/months.

October 14, 2025 Update: Deconstruction of the school is now complete. The City’s contractor was able to recycle and divert 74% of all construction materials from landfills, far exceeding the initial goal of 50%.  Below is a breakdown of the totals: 

Recycled/Repurposed:

  • Concrete, brick, block: 4,564,900 lbs. (2,282 tons)
  • Metal: 1,165,640 lbs. (583 tons)
  • Total diverted: 5,730,540 lbs. (2,865 tons)

Waste/Landfill:

  • Remaining Materials: 1,971,120 lbs. (986 tons)

September 5, 2025 Update: The Sheridan Green building is down. The City’s contractor will continue to sort materials for recycling and divert them from landfills at a rate of 50%. The concrete foundation removal will now begin which may cause higher levels of noise in the area. The full deconstruction period of the building footprint is anticipated to be completed by September 25th with the park expansion project following shortly after. 

August 20, 2025 Update: Deconstruction of Sheridan Green Elementary began on Thursday, August 14.  The City’s contractor is currently demolishing the building and sorting construction debris, trash, and scrap metal. In line with our sustainability goals, 50% of all the materials from the deconstruction will be diverted from landfills. The deconstruction phase is expected to take approximately 4–6 weeks, after which the Stratford Park Expansion Project will begin.

August 7, 2025 Update: Utility disconnects have been completed. Concrete repair is scheduled for 8/22. Asphalt repair is scheduled for 8/26.  These dates may be subject to change depending on Xcel’s schedule. 

Building deconstruction is expected to begin the week of 8/11 and will take 4-6 weeks to complete. 

July 28, 2025 Update: Utility disconnects have begun. Gas and electrical are completed. Water and sewer are scheduled for the week of August 4. Building deconstruction is anticipated to begin mid to late August.

June 30, 2025 Update: Before the existing building can be demolished, all utility connections must be safely disconnected and removed. The City was recently informed that the disconnection and removal of the gas line, which will be managed by Xcel Energy, is now scheduled for July 23 due to a backlog of work orders. While this represents a four-week delay from the original schedule, it will not affect the planned start of park expansion construction this fall.

Thank You for Attending the Deconstruction & Park Expansion Kickoff Celebration!

We appreciate everyone who joined us for the event.  If you were unable to receive a brick from the school during the event, staff will work with the contractors to salvage additional bricks during the deconstruction phase. Deconstruction of the school is expected to begin the second week of June and will last approximately six to eight weeks. Expect the first weeks of June construction to look like equipment and trailers arriving at the parking lot, and fencing going up before work begins on the building. Park construction is anticipated to begin in late July or early August.  Stay tuned for updates as the project progresses.

View the plans: Stratford Photo Board (PDF), Stratford Playground Model (PDF), Stratford Playground (PDF), Stratford Site Plan (PDF)


Stratford Park Expansion Open Houses

Open House #3: The final community meeting to debut the new park design.


Open House #2: Thank you for joining our second Stratford Park Expansion Open House on Nov. 13! If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation slides and watch a recording of the meeting below:

View the meeting presentation here.

Watch a recording of the meeting here.

Open House #1: Thank you for joining our first Stratford Park Expansion Open House on September 11! If you were unable to attend, you can view a recording of the meeting below:

Watch the recording of the meeting here.

View the meeting presentation here.


Neighborhood Advisory Group:

Our Neighborhood Advisory Group meetings have concluded. The Group met on 9/23/24, 11/22/24, and 12/16/24. We extend our deepest thanks to the volunteer members of the Advisory Group for their time and contributions to this project.

Brief Background:

  • Jeffco Public Schools closed the Sheridan Green Elementary School after the 2022/2023 school year.
  • Ownership of the site was then transferred to the City of Westminster in the fall of 2023.
  • The City of Westminster analyzed several different option for the site to determine their impact on the surrounding community and City resources.
  • The City also collected feedback from the community through public meetings and surveys.
  • In support of the community’s desire to preserve the property for the public good, City Council appropriated $3.7 million to remove the Sheridan Green facility and expand the adjacent park.
  • Once complete, the Sheridan Green community will be able to enjoy an expanded Stratford Park that will double in size, from 6 to 12 acres.

Progress to Date (as of February 2025):

  • Pinyon Environmental, Inc. conducted an extensive survey of the site to identify any potentially hazardous materials. The investigation found no asbestos containing materials within the site.
  • The City of Westminster and Jeffco Schools have identified a wide variety of equipment, materials, and supplies from the building that can be reused at other locations.
  • Efforts to repurpose items within the school are already underway. Items that have already been repurposed include door hardware, shelving, chairs, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, white boards, projectors, carpet, and gymnasium equipment.
  • The City selected the firm Mundus Bishop to provide design services for the redeveloped park. The final design presentation is in progress, and park-related demolition documents are being reviewed.
  • Planned irrigation improvements around the athletic fields were completed June 2024.
  • The Peace Pole has been uninstalled and placed in storage for possible reuse on the site. The pole is made of wood. It was evaluated by a restoration expert and determined to have irreparable decay. A new Peace Pole will be built of durable materials to replace the existing one. Community input for Peace Pole content can be shared at Open House #3 on May 6, 2025.
  • The Stratford Park tennis courts have been resurfaced.
  • A contractor selected to manage the deconstruction of the school and the expansion of the park is currently performing pre-construction services.
  • Neighborhood Advisory Group meetings have concluded.
  • New swings have been installed as of Oct. 22, 2024.