News — Sandboxes

This is Geologist Jerry Bergosh of Jurassic Sands and it’s time to think about getting a sandbox for your children and grandchildren so here’s three tips from a pro that made play sand and sandboxes his career specialty. Tip 1: Good, Better or Awful Sand? The play sand that goes in the sandbox is the most important decision! Many people put a lot of effort and money to find a 'cute' looking sandbox and forget that the play sand they put in it is the most important ingredient to the success of the sandbox. Going to the local home improvement...

We all remember playing with Legos, a wagon, and summers in a sandbox. The step 2 Crabbie Sandbox is an iconic childhood toy. Despite its familiarity, many ask how much sand is needed for their Red Crabbie sandbox to be fully enjoyed. This is a common question we at Jurassic PlaySands get asked. We know it can be confusing hearing about the manufacturer's recommended amount (300 pounds) as opposed to the max capacity. In order to be enjoyed for years and generations to come, we've compiled recommended amounts of sand as your child grows: Children between the ages of 1-2...

Building a DIY sandbox doesn’t have to be complicated to be pleasing to the eye. With a few tools and some patience, you can make a simple wood-sided sandbox in a weekend or a stone-sided sandbox in an afternoon.  First you need to decide on the dimensions you want your finished box to be for this wood-sided sandbox, we will be using 4X8. Prepare the build site. Make sure your land is level and free of debris.  Tools required: Tape Measure Drill Hammer Help – it is much easier to do this build with a little help from a friend....

Most kids like to dig in the sand, building crazy castles or desert landscapes or grand construction sites. The classic green turtles have dotted the back yards of many suburban neighborhoods since their introduction in 1979. Sandboxes are ubiquitous but that doesn’t mean they can’t be interesting or unique. They come in every shape, size and theme you can imagine. From dollhouse miniatures to elaborate pirate ships, if you can dream it up, you can probably purchase one, repurpose one, or build one yourself. You can get the classic green turtle or red crab at any number of big box...

Summer is right around the corner, which is great news for kids but leaves the problem of keeping them entertained. The Green Turtle Sandbox has been a staple of childhood fun and memories for generations. The Green Turtle Sandbox is a blast for children of all ages and parents will even find themselves back in the sandbox. Here at Jurassic PlaySand we have seen about every type of sandbox and here are three reasons we love the Little Tikes Green Turtle Sandbox. 1. An Investment That Will Last For Years We know how frustrating it can be to buy a...