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DIY Sand & Water Play Table

March 28, 2016

Summer is just around the corner and what’s more fun for little ones than sand and water?  So I teamed up with Ana White again to bring you free plans for this simple and functional sand and water play table.
diy sand and water play table free plans

A DIY tutorial to build a sand and water play table. Make the perfect play space for kids and they’ll be entertained for hours.

Give your kids a place to play and make a mess with all the sand and water.  This play table lets them stir, pour, sift, mash and build in a designated space.  Because I think it’s important to provide kids the opportunity for explorative and imagery play and this play table fits the bill.
kids play with sand
And we designed this play table to fit standard 28 quart tupperware bins.  So you can put the lids on the bins when you’re not using it.  This protects the sand from critters and the elements.
diy kids play table
A solid play table with sturdy legs and a slatted shelf for storage down below.  One note – if I were to build this again I would consider using cedar or other material better suited for extended time outdoors.
sand and water table with plastic bins
Clearly my sand toys are lacking a little bit!  But kitchen gadgets work just a good.  This would be a great birthday gift idea or even better to have on hand for a kids backyard party.  I hung up the colorful wood bunting and it looks so cheery with the play table.
kids sand and water table
Be sure to stop at Ana’s place to get the free plans to make your own sand and water play table.
building a play table

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Filed Under: BUILD, DIY, FURNITURE, FURNITURE, GAMES & TOYS, PAINT, SUMMER, TABLES16 Comments

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  1. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    This is super cute! And yes, the kitchen utensils work just fine!

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    • Apryl says

      October 6, 2020 at 11:52 AM

      Can you put the dimensions?

      Reply
      • Jaime says

        October 7, 2020 at 9:57 AM

        Hi Apryl, the dimensions are in the plans but I will leave them here as well: 44 3/4″l x 18″w x 24″h.

        Reply
  2. Carrie Thober says

    May 13, 2016 at 7:30 PM

    Did you put any holes for drainage in the sand portion? I'm worried about the kids dumping water into the sand & not having an easy way to drain it…

    Reply
  3. Nicholas A Erisman says

    April 7, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    I a looking at you project and trying replicate and some twist for an eagle Project. Would it be possible to get a step by step and Material list from you.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      April 8, 2018 at 7:32 AM

      HI Nicholas, the link to the plans including materials, cut list and step by step instructions is up above in the post.

      Reply
  4. Delbert Spear says

    November 21, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    How did you attach the legs to frames? I assume it was using screws that are countersunk with wood filler but I wanted to confirm.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      November 24, 2018 at 11:12 PM

      Hi Delbert, the legs are attached to the apron on the interior using countersunk screws. I didn’t fill with wood putty because they aren’t visible to much through the plastic bins. Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Michael says

    May 19, 2020 at 3:28 PM

    Hi!
    I can’t find the link to the actual plans anywhere. Can you please repost the link?
    -MH

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      May 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM

      Hi Michael, the plans are linked in the post above but I will leave it here as well: https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/sand-and-water-play-table

      Reply
  6. Brittany says

    May 4, 2021 at 5:50 PM

    What are the size of the tubs? They are not available on home depot.

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    • Jaime says

      May 5, 2021 at 12:11 PM

      Hi Brittany, I used the 28 quart bins. These are very similar: https://bit.ly/3vHTcKx

      Reply
      • Steve says

        December 18, 2021 at 2:43 PM

        The mentioned bins on the H.D. site are 23″ x 16.25 x 6″. Appears the 23″ length (times 2) is too long for the plan length of 44.75″.
        What would the corrected length dimension be for 2 top sides and 2 shelf sides? Thanks.

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        • Jaime says

          December 19, 2021 at 1:18 PM

          Hi Steve, the bin measurement is taken from the longest top portion of the bin with the lip edge. The bins are tapered at the bottom which makes them shorter (about 22 3/8″). I suggest purchasing your bins first and double checking the cut length accordingly. Good luck!

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