I have a 2 and 4 yrs. old daughter who loves to play outdoor..like most kids do. And they love to play this sand table. When we first got this, my kids can literally sit there for an hour outside and play. And that's quite amazing because my 2 yrs. old can rarely sit still for an hour. The table is sturdy enough and I love that it has a cover to cover up the sand when not in use. Table is quite low, so sometimes my kids prefer to sit on a little chair to play the sand, instead of standing.