$12 Million Dollar Waterpark in Dodge City Named

The new water park being built in Dodge City will be named "Long Branch Lagoon".

The name was selected from 186 entries submitted in a naming contest.

Other finalists included "Cowboy Cove" and "Wrangler Rapids".

A committee was formed including representatives from the city, county, Dodge City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and two marketing professionals from the community to help narrow down the list of entries.

The person who submitted the winning name will receive a family pass to the water park for 2016.

The park is expected to open next summer.

The $12 million facility will include a wave pool, lazy river and water slides.