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Today at 8:15 AM  FOX21 News Special Report: From narcotic arrests, to robberies to car break-ins, FOX21 has been tracking different crimes in Colorado Springs parks.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A group of students took to social media and won a new play area for their schoolyard.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  HELP THEM WIN! A group of students are reaching out on social media to build up their play area.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  On the one-year anniversary of the attack on Johnnie Martinez, Colorado Springs Police officers are still looking for answers.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers have arrested two kids in connection with a fire on a school playground in late April.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Autopsy results to be released after body believed to be missing Georgia girl is found

Monday, September 26, 2011  Colorado Springs Police officers said a homeless man who was beaten at a park Sept. 13 died Thursday at the hospital.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Investigators say illegal fireworks started a fire that destroyed part of a new playground at a Greeley elementary school.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  A first of its kind playground designed for children with disabilities will officially open in Colorado Springs.

Sunday, May 16, 2010  When Michelle Farrell and her family moved back to Colorado Springs, she says she called the city to find out why it didn't have a playground for children with disabilities. Having a daughter who is in a wheelchair, she made it her mission, no matter how long it took to get one.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  At Grace Best Elementary Tuesday students worked at their computers. Their task, design the playground they want to see at their new school.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Police arrested a man after they say he passed out drunk while his kids were playing at the McDonald’s playground. Police say the man then told his kids to bite an officer’s face off while he was being arrested.