"Parking" on the Upper West Side

In preparation for our trip to New York City, we read up on kid-friendly neighborhoods, hotels, attractions and restaurants. The resources we found cited the Upper West Side as the place-to-be, and it didn't disappoint. We found a great park our first night there -- a *real* park, not one of the "Tupperware" contraptions you find in the 'burbs -- and thus it became a favorite stop after dinner.
The park sported a Wild West theme, for some reason. Will was a big fan of the covered wagon.
This was Will's first try at the fire pole. By the end of the week, he was doing it on his own!
Ellie oohs and aahs on her swing.
Mommy taught Will how a bridge can stand in for a teeter totter.
And, finally, Ellie tests the slide. Luckily it was evening, so it passed her "too hot" test.