Modern Plastic Sandbox Designs for Kids, Portable, Colorful, Care Free Backyard Ideas

A kids’ sandbox made of contemporary materials can be a fantastic addition to your backyard or patio. Modern plastic designs are safe for little hands and offer fabulous designs for imaginative play. Here is the Lushome collection of colorful and creative sandboxes, along with tips on how to make the most of them.

Modern plastic sandboxes are made of recycled materials. If you’re handy, you can try creating a DIY sandbox using recycled plastic containers, shallow tubs, or wading pools. Creative sandbox designs with themed toys and accessories are a beautiful way to add character to the outdoors while enjoying carefree backyard ideas.

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Plastic sandboxes

Plastic designs are durable, weather-resistant, and safe for kids. Plastic containers do not splinter like wood. They are lightweight and easy to maintain. Plastic colors fade over time, but these sandboxes are quick to clean and do not require the same level of maintenance as wooden ones, such as repairs and repainting.

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Plastic sandboxes feature a bottom part that makes them easy to move. You can carry these lightweight sandboxes around the yard or store them in a shed during colder months. Many designs come with molded seats, lids, table legs, sunshades, or toy storage compartments. A lid helps keep out rain, animals, and debris. Domed lids are ideal for maintaining airflow and storing toys.

How to choose a plastic sandbox

You want to look for an interesting design and size. 16 sq ft is spacious enough for a toddler or 36 sq ft for an older kid. The desired size gets bigger according to the number of kids playing with sand. Spacious sandboxes offer ample room for digging and building, free from the crowds of children.

Design features

Some covers have vents to keep sand dry and prevent mold. A lid is a nice design feature. Rounded shapes and smooth edges are ideal for children. Eco-friendly plastic, free of toxic inclusions, is perfect for closed, roofed outdoor home spaces.

Play sand or table sand labeled as dust-free is your choice to avoid respiratory issues. You need to replace sand every season or sift it regularly to remove debris. A lid and sunshades are valuable features. Additionally, you can place a sandbox in a shaded area and use a tarp to cover the sand, keeping it clean and dry and protecting it from animals.

Molded seats keep kids out of the sand while they play and provide a rest area. A toy storage helps to organize and reduce clutter in the play zone. Kids can avoid sunburns by playing in a sandbox with a large canopy, which is a safety feature.

Water-sand play

Some sand tables have a water bowl, which doubles the fun. However, you need to supervise young children if water play is involved.

  by Ena Russ   
   09.07.2025