UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Parents are fed up with the number of rodents at playgrounds inside Central Park. They say New York is losing the war on rats, and something needs to be done immediately.

It's not unusual for a rat to be the first thing you see in the two playgrounds by West 67th Street in Central Park.

"They're unusually bold. They'll come into your stroller, which is gross," said Robert Hart.

Some families reluctantly coexist with the hungry rodents lurking around strollers, trying to score snacks. Others are ready to rat them out

"I saw it, and it was ginormous," said six-year-old Lauren.

The family had seen enough and decided to move on.

"It's unfortunate because we don't feel comfortable spending time at the playground when it's such a beautiful day," said M

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