Located between the Hilton and Renaissance Marriott Hotels
From Dominican Today;"Malecón 'resort' opens at noon. The sand terrace or 'resort' with 12 swimming pools set up by the city authorities on the Malecón will be open to the public as of noon Thursday, said Mayor Roberto Salcedo. The oceanfront avenue will be closed to traffic between the José Heredía and the Máximo Gómez intersections, and between 700 and 800 people are expected to visit the beach-style installations. Eight of the pools are for children, with a capacity for 40-45 kids, and the remaining four can hold between 25 to 30 adults. Salcedo added that each person entering the area would be checked to prevent the carrying and use of firearms. Some 200 municipal police agents will be posted in the area and 14 security cameras have been installed." [url]http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2013/3/28/47147/Malecon-resort-opens-at-noon[/url]