The canopy is flimsy and poorly designed.  The Velcro on the wood does not line up and makes it impossible to install the canvas and keep it taut.  My husband had to sand the sides of the canopy because it was rubbing together and would not close properly when you lowered it to cover it.  The rest of the sandbox is very sturdy and well made.  The little bunches are adorable.  I'm hoping that we just received a defective canopy and that it's not a flaw in the design.  I have a call into customer service and I'm really hoping they can just send me out a replace piece for the canopy.