We bought this when our now 7 year old was turning 1.  Three kids later and it's still holding up very well and is in excellent condition.  My kids LOVE this toy - even the 7 year old spends hours each day with it from the time we set it up in the spring until we bring it back inside the garage for the winter.   Very sturdy.  Very durable.  Easy to clean. Easy to store (you can remove the legs to take up less room).I don't buy too many new toys for our kids (I'm garage sale queen) and was very hesitant about spending the money on this... but it's been one of the best kid-related purchases we've made.