Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Sailors and land-lubbers alike will love this shaded sand and water combo. This unique play center combines a sandbox/pool with a built-in picnic table and bench. Large umbrella provides protective, shaded play, or remove it for indoor or warm sun play (design and color may vary). Lid protects sand or water from weather and pets. Accommodates four children on the picnic bench, with two additional seats on sandbox sides to promote group play. Built-in drain plug allows for easy water removal and holds up to 300 pounds of sand (not included). Natural colors and realistic wood textures blend with today's residential landscaping and outdoor living areas. Popular umbrella style and colors add an element of lively fun. Coordinates with the other Naturally Playful products, sold separately. Accessories include: two shovels, two pots and one umbrella. Minimal adult assembly. Measures 13"H x 57"W x 70"D.
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Customer Reviews Read 39 more reviews...
Best investment for outside December 3, 2008
Elizabeth J. Novick (Memphis)
This is the best money I have spent for outside play for my two boys, ages 2 & 7. They play in the sandbox for hours...TOGETHER! It is huge. I didn't want to pay the shipping form Amazon, so I went to Toy R Us. It would not fit in the back of my minivan still in the box. So we took it out of the box and put all the pieces in the van. I gave 4 stars for durability because it only took a few weeks for the umbrella to break. I think you can get a replacement from Step 2, for a price I'm sure.
naturally playful summertime Playcenter September 18, 2008
Andrea Gallo (Saratoga Springs, NY)
This is a great porduct. My 18 month old son loves it. I find it to be durable and we have not had any problems with the lid. The umbrella is also a great feature. He loves to have a snack and sit at the picnic table
Great sandbox September 12, 2008
EDs Mommy (New England)
My 20 month old daughter loves this sandbox - asks to play in it every day. The lid is great; it can hold the sand and toys sitting on top. The umbrella is a nice touch to keep out of the direct sun; but I have yet to see my daughter use the table! Who ever noted that eating lunch after playing in the sand was a bad idea was right - the toys usually end up on the table. No different than the beach though (being careful w/sand and food)! Overall - a great purchase; and I don't regret having the table part of it.
Can't go wrong with Step 2 Products! July 30, 2008
Lorraine A. Perillo (Bucks County, PA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sole owner/operator of small Family Day Care, toys take a beating from the children. Step 2 stands behind their products and they are truly durable and worth the money. As for educational value for my preschoolers, this product teaches them a life lesson, social skills (communication & sharing), pre-math skills (i.e. measuring) and problem solving (how do we get this much sand into this tube), and home economics (the use of kitchen utensils) plus small motor skills (use of spoons, sifters, cups) all this is acquired knowledge, available for the children to learn just be 'playing' with this large Step 2 Summertime Play Center! Now, don't you agree the price is worth it? Thank you Step 2.
Love it! July 10, 2008
Y.T. (VA, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is a good product. It is made in the USA, too. I bought it for less though directly from amazon. Then I had to find safe sand on the market
(it wasn't cheap). So generally we are happy with the product. I consider it to be a good investment into good fun time. I decided I would rather buy less all kinds of plastic toys to justify this expense.
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