Skating At Guilford's Mill Pond Closed Indefinitely, Parks & Recreation Says

GUILFORD, CT — Skating at Guilford's Mill Pond will be closed indefinitely due to unsafe ice conditions, according to a Friday announcement from the town's parks & recreation department.

"Our Parks Maintenance team made every effort to smooth the surface; however, following the recent snowstorm and foot traffic on the ice, the surface froze unevenly," Guilford Parks & Rec. said on Facebook. "This has created hazardous skating conditions that cannot be safely corrected at this time."

The department went to say the decision is "disappointing," especially during a stretch of frigid temperatures.

"We appreciate everyone’s understanding as safety must come first," the department added.

If conditions improve enough to reopen the pond, updates will be shared on the Town of Guilford, Facebook, and at the pond.