By Carla Zanoni
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
INWOOD — Inwood Hill Park was transformed into Halloween central Sunday afternoon and evening, as residents sought out tricks and treats on the Indian Road lawn well into the night.
A small town feeling was pervasive, as many families already knew one another, but a feeling of inclusiveness and openness to meeting new people gave it a New York City vibe some said.
"Inwood Hill Park is like a funky Main Street in New York City," Aneiry Polanco, an Inwood parent of two, wrote in an e-mail.
Hundreds of children came decked out in different costumes, including a fish, chicken, Clark Kent, a knight and a wolf.
Adults got into the act as well. Some poked fun at Facebook by dressing as thier own page, others donned trusty medieval-themed and vampire costumes. At least one man scared children and adults alike with a realistic butcher costume and a bag filled with fake human body parts.
Inwood parent Karin Dando-Haenisch, who dressed herself as Georgia O’Keeffe and her children as Poseidon and King Tut, said the event was a blast for all.
"There were some really fabulous costumes on kids and adults," she wrote in an email. "Such fun, I love this neighborhood."
As the sun set, families headed for the festivities — the seventh annual Inwood Hill Haunted Forest and House.
And as the chilly night came to a close, children and adults warmed their hands at a bonfire in the park.
"So worth the wait! #Inwood Haunted Forest ends @ 10pm," Zaida Grunes, Inwood mother of three, wrote on Twitter. "Amazing tradition."