The Downtown Portal
We're seeking community feedback on downtown portal designs
The Downtown Portal will serve as the ATS (aerial transit system) landing area, connecting downtown Winter Park to the resort and additional recreational opportunities.
A long-envisioned and transformative project, the Downtown Portal will serve as an entry into Downtown, leading visitors and community members alike from the planned ATS into the heart of Winter Park.
In the summer of 2026, we're seeking community feedback on various elements of the design with engagement events and survey opportunities.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Events:
Visit our booth at the High-Note Market to share your feedback on the designs, learn more about the project, and grab some free Winter Park swag. Then stick around for live music at High-Note Thursday!
June 18, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.
Hideaway Park
78821 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO
July 2, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.
Hideaway Park
78821 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO
Not able to attend either event?
Town Hall Walk and Talks
Join us at Town Hall (50 Vasquez Road, Winter Park, CO 80482) on the following dates for a walking tour of where the Downtown Portal will be located and to learn about the design options the Town is considering.
- July 1, 4 - 6 p.m
- July 8, 3 - 5 p.m.
An online survey will be available for those unable to join us at a community engagement event.
The survey will be open June 18.
About the Project
Looking for more information about the Downtown Portal and the larger ATS project? Check out some of our frequently asked questions.
The Downtown Portal will serve as the landing area for the Aerial Transit System (ATS), previously known as "the gondola." The goal of the Downtown Portal is two-fold:
- Develop a space that resonates with Winter Park community members and residents, serving as a new gathering place and offering additional commercial opportunities and amenities for those who call Winter Park home.
- Create a welcoming space that invites visitors from the resort into downtown Winter Park, supporting our local businesses, creating an easier route to events that reduces traffic congestion, and connecting guests to additional recreational opportunities.
The Downtown Portal is connected to the Imagine Winter Park Unlocked plan, which the Winter Park Resort is still developing. While much of the Imagine Winter Park Unlocked plan will be developed and implemented by the resort in partnership with the Town, the Downtown Portal provides a space where the Town can exert greater influence with input from Winter Park Community Members.
