Perfect for small spaces, the Step2 Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table with Umbrella promotes hours of water and sand play.
Before I bought my grandson a larger sandbox to have at my house, I bought him the Step2 Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table with Umbrella. Even though it can be used for a combination of sand and water, he likes the water so much we keep both sides filled with water. If we do decide to fill one side with sand, it will hold around 50 pounds of sand.
When I purchased it about six months ago, I chose the blue theme to match my patio. Now I see I could have chosen a green and sandstone theme to match his new sandbox. I am glad that the table has an umbrella to offer some shade when it is moved out in the yard next to the sandbox. The umbrella is simple to remove if you are using the table under shelter.
When the table came, it was easy to set up and only weighed about 20 pounds. After assembling the legs, it measures about 42.5 inches long by 24 inches wide and 23 inches tall. Each section of the molded plastic table has a drain plug for easy cleaning.
The tabletop has a bin for sand play, a molded roadway separating the sand and water, and a sailing course for boats. Even the lid has molded roadways for play and shock cords for holding it safely in the notched attachment area. While I added some extras, the set came with two boats, bridge pieces for the sailing course, a cup, and a rake and shovel.
My little guy loves it and will play for hours. It was perfect when he was 18 months because he could hold onto the sides as he worked his way around the table. I can easily see this holding his attention until ages 4 or 5 by adding different water toys. I like that it has a secure cover, is easy to clean, and doesn't take up a lot of space when not in use.
Pros: Comes with extra toys, easy to clean, umbrella for sun protection, cover ties down securely
Cons: Holes are not predrilled for screws to assemble legs, screws can rust when exposed to water