 Upon returning to the car , Homer realizes he must make it to Central Park to find his family and leave before it gets dark . Ignoring the wheel clamp , he tries to accelerate and in the process destroys the car 's fender . Homer stops by a road construction crew and steals a jackhammer so he can use it to remove the clamp . The car is free from the clamp , but further damaged as a result . Homer races to Central Park and reunites with his family . While driving back to Springfield , the family reflects on their wonderful time , while Homer 's hatred for New York remains . 
