It's time to ice skate in Hartford.

Hartford Parks and Recreation Director Randy Wojtasiak says the ice is ready.

"The Mill Pond is still officially open. We will continue to monitor, we had ten inches of ice at our peak here. I assure people that it is safe. We take the upmost precautions with it."

The stairs have been installed at Hartford's Mill Pond. Skaters are reminded to stay within the boundaries while on the ice.

Wojtasiak told WTKM News that the parks department is addressing a few issues at the Veterans Memorial Skate Park.

"We had a bit of vandalism and that is not anything new. That's an annual thing that happens. We want to let people know the effect it has when you throw rocks, cones or any other objects. It will be addressed."

A security camera is set up at the Veterans Memorial Skate Park. 

It remains closed.