10 Best Kids’ Sand Boxes Reviewed in 2024

Design

This sailboat shaped sandboxed is roughly 6 feet by four feet, thus allowing several children to play together at once. Composed of wood, this sandbox ship is durable enough to survive the roughest seas. The pirate-themed artwork adorned on the outside of the ship will further enhance your child’s imagination as they play on the ship.

Ease of Use

The pirate ship design gives this sandbox an elevated look. Despite its high-end appearance, it isn’t too difficult to assemble. This sandbox comes with a highly-detailed instruction manual, making assembly as easy as a sea breeze. However, there is no instruction manual for imaginative play or the rules of the 7 Seas!

Value

Equipped with a bright red steering wheel, your little one can steer the ship when they want to take a break from playing in the sand. There are two storage compartments on the ship to help your child keep their sandbox toys organized and in one place. The large canopy will provide shade and protect your child from the hot sun. Place this anywhere in your yard and watch as the adventures unfold.

Design

This product from Step2 is a perfect first sandbox for your toddler, giving them an environment to sculpt, build, and play in while giving you the assurance that they are using safe sand. The product is designed to resemble a smiling, scuttling crab with a removable shell to hide away the sandbox.

Ease of Use

The Step2 Crabbie table comes with an instruction manual on how to assemble it. The sandbox even includes a lid that can be slid over to preserve the sand from sand from severe weather or harsh winds. The other nice part about this product is it is easily moveable and can be used for both indoors and outdoors. You truly get the best of both worlds!

Value

This sandbox will give them the space for imaginative free play that they need, and give you the opportunity to have greater control over the materials getting into their sandbox. The set includes a removable shell lid that helps keep your sand clean of debris and foreign objects, and this product also includes a 4-piece accessory kit to get them started with their excavations.

Design

It is a construction zone with a digging feature that allows them to really pick up and load the sand into the back of the trucks. The sandbox has ramps and molded roadways that lead down into the area where the sand is.

Ease of Use

Holding up to 100 pounds of sand, this sandbox really is able to allow the kids to dig down and create a construction zone that they have been dreaming of.
Sand play is a great way to allow children to develop their fine-motor skills. Digging, dumping, pushing the trucks around, and using the excavator to dig are ways that develop the hand and finger movements that make up some of the fine-motor skills that they will need to be successful in school and throughout life.

Value

There is a bonus feature with the lid of the sandbox turning into a ramp that connects to the side adding a larger play area. When finished, the lid fits securely over the sandbox to keep the sand dry and debris free. It comes with two plastic construction characters, two play-and-dig cups, a dump truck, and two digging tools. Make your truck-loving, construction-hat-wearing kid's dreams come to a reality with this kids sandbox. This is a great gift for 3 year old boys and older.

Design

It is a featured sand and water table that is dinosaur-themed. The two-sided table has a large pit for sand and a raised section on the other side of the table for water.

Ease of Use

On the water side of the table, there is a drain plug to allow for easy emptying. The sand side of the table has a table lid that also works as a play area with a volcano and rock-shaped mold. It protects the sand from the weather and neighboring pets when not in use.

Value

Included with the table are two scoops that make playing in the sand and water a fun adventure. Also, included with the set is an accessory kit that features plastic dinosaurs, a rake, and shovel to explore and play with. This activity table is big enough for multiple kids to be able to play at one time. So, if your little ones are looking for some prehistoric fun this is just the sandbox for them.

Design

The kid-friendly animal face and turtle-shaped body will have your little one excited to hop in. This sandbox is 38.8 by 43.2 inches, which is plenty of space for several children to enjoy. Furthermore, it is twelve inches deep and is designed with molded-in features on the bottom to encourage digging.

Ease of Use

The two front turtle feet double as seats, thus providing a comfortable resting place for when your child needs a break from being covered in sand. With the turtle shell designed to be a lid you can easily keep this sandbox out all year long and the sand super clean.

Value

What is more synonymous with sand and the sea than a Sea Turtle?! This highly-appropriate design can actually introduce your child to the ocean ecology, sparking deeper questions about all that can live in the water! That’s only one of the possibilities that this plastic sandbox provides! With a friend and a sand bucket, the questions and play can go on for hours on end.

Design

Measuring just 36 inches by 26 inches and a depth of around 3.5 inches, this sand table can be conveniently moved wherever kids would want to play. The height of the table is around 16.375 inches so it’s perfect for playing with toddlers standing up. It also features a beautiful lid that is itself designed with molded-in roadways so kids can use it to play with their toddler toy cars.

Ease of Use

Perfect size for a toddler and the weight capacity for them to easily lean on! The set comes complete with 2 shovels, a bucket, and 2 claw rakes for additional fun in the sand.

Value

Has your kid ever had a desire to go to the beach in the middle of fall, or even winter?! This playful sand box with cover has the ability to bring you the beach no matter what the season! It doesn’t even need to be cold out! It can just be too hot to go out, or too far from the beach There aren’t many accessories included with this toy, but with some imagination and toys already in his or her child, the fun can last hours!

Design

This sandbox is as cute as it is tiny. Measuring just 8 x 10 inches and weighing less than two pounds, it is effectively a pocket sandbox. Kids will enjoy playing with this tiny slice of heaven or even enjoy having their toys play in the sand. It is great for make-believe and even better as a collectors’ item down the road. It also helps your child feel more relaxed, even if your child can’t dig their toes into the sand.

Ease of Use

While this sandbox isn’t big enough for your child to sink their feet into, it actually provides several benefits. As your little one uses the grooming rake to comb the sand they will reduce stress and feel more relaxed. The mini beach accessories will stimulate your child’s imagination and allow them to creatively arrange their sandbox. Running their fingers through the sand will stimulate their sensory development

Value

Along with the wooden frame, you will receive pearl white sand, grooming rake, digging shovel, sand pail, starfish, mini seashells, beach chair, and an umbrella. With this unique take on a zen garden, your child can allow their mind to wander to the beach from the comfort of their bedroom.

Design

This sandbox for kids is the best of both worlds. It includes activities for both sand and water. One half of the table is dedicated to water while the other is perfect for sand. The sand side features a large deep section made for up to 20 pounds of sand. Included with the sand and water table is an accessory kit that includes eight pieces of boats, shovels, buckets, and bridges.

To keep the kids out of the direct sun when playing included is an umbrella that provides up to 60 inches of shade. If you are looking for a kids sandbox that provides more than one activity and also provides a way to protect the sand from nature’s elements this sand and water activity table is perfect.

Ease of Use

The side with water features a drain plug for easy emptying. To protect the sand when not in use the table features a lid that can be strapped down with elastic bands that are included. This is great for keeping animals and bad water from the sand.

Value

Sand and water play is sensory development activity that is beneficial for children. It develops the sense of touch through feeling and working with different mediums. When they are able to manipulate the sand and work in water play it creates a sensory play experience that great for their development.

Design

This kids sandbox from Step 2 measures 44.1 inches by 31.9 inches and is 15.3 inches deep. It can hold up to 200 lbs. of premium beach sand or any other safe sand for your kids to play. The contemporary design can be an excellent addition to your backyard or garden landscape as the sandbox itself has a beautiful lid that protects it from insects and the weather. It has cornerstones that have been molded-in to provide for comfortable seating.

Ease of Use

Designed and built to look like a real sandstone and boulder, this sand box with cover is a marvelous piece of play area for young kids. It is spacious enough for multiple children and their toys, and it includes a cover to protect the inside from harsh weather. It also is relatively pet-proof, as the lid prevents nosy dogs and cats from getting into the sand. The sandbox also isn’t super heavy, so it can be moved if needed. It also holds up to 200 pounds of sand, so your child will have an entire “beach” to themselves.

Value

The sandstone and boulder design is the best achievement in subtlety and style! With it, we take into account the tastes of parents, as well, as the wants and needs of children. We’ve all seen it -- parents with a house full of kids, that looks more like a funhouse or a Toy’s R Us, rather than a place that two grown-ups actually own! Well, this designer lid and design adds all of the charms of a garden decoration when playtime is over! The dual function being, a practical covering space to avoid contamination of the sand when not in use.

Design

This 10 inch by 10-inch kids sandbox is small enough to fit anywhere in their room. If that last sentence gave you anxiety, don’t worry this sandbox also comes with a no-mess play mat so you won’t have to worry about sand ending up all over your child’s room.

Ease of Use

To further ensure that the sand stays inside, the box is equipped with a lid. The box doubles as a storage container, thus all of the mini accessories can rest safely inside when they are not being played with. The construction-themed accessories will unleash your child’s imagination and encourage them to engage in pretend play.

Value

These toddler sandboxes include several mini construction accessories. Your little one can enjoy playing with a dump truck, boulders, bag of gravel, digging shovel, safety cones, grooming rake, and a construction crew.