This sand and water play center was purchased for my 2 year old grandchild. He really enjoys it and his 8 year old brother plays well with him when using this toy.  It does get a bit messy but that's part of what they like about it and it is easy to clean up. I can put uncooked rice it the sand side if I don't like the mess.  Two drain holes would have made it easier to clean.  I don't like that the legs fit into holes that go though the surface where the sand and water are.