This is a really cool table.  I have had it for about 5 years now, and it's still in great condition.  It is very durable and very fun for kids to play with.  My kids love it!We bought two Step 2 sand products for our house -- the sand and water table and the matching sandbox to sit in.  Even though I didn't originally plan to buy two, it has made my house incredibly popular with children.  There is enough room at the table for multiple children, and my youngest likes to sit/stand in the lower box and put sand back and forth between the two.  If you have multiple children, consider getting the two!  They match, fit together nicely, and multiply the hours spent playing by way more than two.  What ages?  Kids from 1 to 12 have all spent a lot of time in our sandboxes.