Decently sturdy, and works well in our backyard! Wish the frame was a bit tougher (bent one section with my hands while trying to put up). Also, the directions are really awful!!! Needs actual word directions to go with the vague photos! Took me and my husband about an hour and a half to put up together. *tip - pit top on first, completely spread out, and then start raising the legs! Also recommend having it exactly where you want it first because moving it is not easy.