Construction is set to begin this spring, with the park opening for summer 2020.

The water park will be built on a portion of open space at Ross Middle School.

The project is one of several quality-of-life neighborhood water parks planned by the city.

El Paso is known for its desert landscape, but it soon might be known for its water features.

City officials had a groundbreaking Thursday for a new water park to be built in Central El Paso.

Construction is set to begin this spring, with the park opening for summer 2020, city officials said.

The construction cost is estimated at $11.8 million. The site will include additional parking.

The Mayan themed water park is called 'Lost Kingdom'

The Lost Kingdom, which will be built on a portion of open space at Ross Middle School, 6101 Hughey Circle, will have a Mayan theme with a lap pool, a lazy river, slides, a toddler pool, a climbing wall, cabanas and concessions.

The project is one of several quality-of-life neighborhood water parks planned by the city.

Cohen water park to open summer 2020

A few weeks ago, the city broke ground on the Cohen water park in Northeast El Paso, which also is expected to open in summer 2020. Construction is set to cost $11.3 million.

The city's vision is to transform the Cohen site into a destination location for residents and visitors. It will include slides, a lazy river, a toddler pool, a climbing wall, a lap pool, cabanas and concessions.

The city is developing the operations plan for the facilities and will have community meetings soon to get public feedback on park operations, including fees, a city spokeswoman said.

María Cortés González may be reached at 546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @EPTMaria on Twitter.

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