Sandpit in winter?

Do I just leave it be in the garden? It’s got a tarp over it, but it’s not tight fitting and water etc can probably get in. Or do I shovel out the sand and bring it into the garage in a box or something to keep it dry and clean(ish)? Or do we just let it get gross and then replace the sand every year once the wetter seasons have been and gone? 🤔

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I would shovel it out and put it in one of those large clear boxes with lids. You don’t want to leave it out to the elements as you’ll end up with all kinds of slugs, woodlouse, mould, cat poo and all other types of gross shit.

As you have somewhere to store the sand I'd do that. I have to leave ours out and so much water gets in. I then have to scoop it all out and wait for the sand to dry out 🤦🏻‍♀️

I'd empty it and stash in the garage.

Excellent, thanks ladies. Guess I know what’s on the to do list for today 😭

In public parks they don't put away the sand and kids keep loving it on any season. One can only make sand castles if the sand is wet. If it is completely dry it is not even half as fun. We have left ours covered outside and it has been fine. The water drains, there is no mold, no cheeky cats (good covering is key), but some spiders, yes.

I’ve just got rid of mine and will put new sand in in spring xx

@𝔾𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖 you couldn’t pay me to use a public sandpit 😂 I will forever remember going to a park in summer and seeing a toddler fish out something and immediately put it in his mouth. Turns out it was a buried cat poo 🤮🤮🤮

Buy a new cover. One that drawstrings tight. However ours Is a picnic table one. Stays out all year but have to place a couple rocks on to stop it blowing off xx

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