Sterling Ridge
Sterling Ridge is a brand‑new, thoughtfully planned neighborhood within the larger Sterling Ranch master‑planned community that blends peaceful suburban living with convenient access to everyday needs and outdoor adventure. The area features a variety of high‑quality new homes from respected builders like Classic Homes, Vantage Homes, and American Legend Homes, and it’s designed to support a balanced Colorado lifestyle with proximity to shopping, dining, major roads, and excellent schools in District 20 and District 49. While Sterling Ridge itself is just beginning to grow, the broader community amenities of Sterling Ranch offer residents extensive recreation options including 30+ miles of trails, abundant open space, and direct access to natural areas ideal for walking, biking, and enjoying Colorado’s outdoors. Community life is enhanced by planned gathering spaces and events, nearby retail and services at The Sterling Center, and a lifestyle that fosters connection with neighbors and nature.
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Location Meets Lifestyle
Set along Vollmer Road in northeastern Colorado Springs, Sterling Ridge offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful retreat tucked away from the noise of the city, with everything you need just minutes away. Here, life moves at the pace of the outdoors. With towering Pikes Peak on the horizon, miles of trails, and open spaces in every direction, the active Colorado lifestyle isn't something you drive to — it's part of daily life. Spend your mornings hiking or biking, your afternoons on the pickleball court, and your weekends exploring nearby parks and natural landmarks. And with quick access to the Powers Blvd. and Woodmen Rd. corridors, everyday errands, top-tier shopping, and dining are always within easy reach.
The Gathering Place
At the heart of Sterling Ridge is a grand vision: a neighborhood where people actually know each other. That vision is taking shape through the Sterling Ridge Community Gathering Place — a phased amenity development designed to make this community the most connected in Colorado Springs.
Phase 1 is already underway, with completion anticipated in fall 2026: A generous playground, multi-purpose sports field, pickleball courts, park play areas, and a lawn and pavilion for concerts and music in the park.
Future phases of development are in the very early planning stages and will be shared as the vision for the Gathering Place continues to take shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Community Gathering Place is a thoughtfully designed area that will serve as the heart of our community to benefit Sterling Ridge and Sterling Ranch residents. We’re proud to share the planned amenities include:
Phase 1: (Currently Underway)
- A generous playground
- Multi-purpose sports field
- Pickleball courts
- Park play areas
- A lawn and pavilion for concerts and music in the park
Future Phases:
- Integrated trail connections
- Dog park
- The Barn: We are tentatively planning for a modern, barn-inspired community hub featuring: Event rooms - Indoor gathering spaces - Pool - Social areas (This amenity is preliminary and currently in the proposed concept stage)
- Spaces for food truck events, farmers markets, and more
*Please note that the current renderings and concept plans are subject to change as the project evolves, and we’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.
We’re excited to share that the development of the Community Gathering Place will occur in phases:
Phase 1: Construction has already begun and includes the park, multi-purpose sports field, playground, pavilion, and pickleball courts. These amenities are anticipated to be complete in the fall of 2026.
Future Phases: The Barn, pool, and additional amenities will follow in subsequent phases. While these future amenities are tentative and we don’t have a specific timeline for these yet, we are committed to publishing information about anticipated dates for groundbreaking and construction as planning for the proposed amenities continues to take shape.
We understand that cost is a significant concern for our current and prospective residents, and we want to be completely transparent with you.
We are in the early stages of determining the appropriate fee structure for residents to utilize the Community Gathering Place. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Future Costs: While the exact impact on HOA or Metro District fees when The Barn comes online is not yet determined, we recognize that this is a key consideration for our residents. We’re committed to sharing updates as soon as more information becomes available.
We encourage our residents and prospective buyers to stay connected with the Sterling community team for updates. You can visit our model homes to view renderings, pick up flyers, and ask questions. We’re committed to sharing news and timelines as they become available. You can also sign up to receive email updates on our website.
We’re incredibly excited about the future of the community and the opportunities it will bring to Sterling residents. If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team—we’re here to help and support you every step of the way!