The best sandboxes can close to ward off the elements (and unwelcome guests) and give kids a place to sit that’s not directly in the sand itself. One such sandbox is currently 60% off at Walmart.

Tucker Canfield, 3, plays in the sand at Little Diggers play place for kids 7 and younger at 9442 Waterfront Drive in West Chester Township. There are toy excavators, dumps trucks and more to play ...

Each features murals painted by a local artist. The playground is for kids up to 6 years old. Dig PDX says it is the largest indoor sandbox in the Pacific Northwest.