This sand table has worked great for us!  We are living in an apartment with a small balcony and it fit just perfect on the balcony.  Our kids have loved it--they can go "outside" and play even though we don't have a yard.  Our children were 4.5 and 2.5 years old when we got it and they usually play with it, fully engaged, for up to half an hour.  It has been a lifesaver for those days when we just can't make it to the park.  Definitely recommend it, especially if you are living in a small space.