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Natural sand for digging, playing, and outdoor projects

Fill the sandbox and let the digging begin.

Locally sourced natural sand for home sandboxes, play areas, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, artificial turf, and above-ground pool projects. It comes directly from the sand bank, so natural variation and occasional small stones should be expected.

No call. No hoops. No find-out-later.

Natural bank sandTaken directly from the sand bank without washing or screening.
Made for outdoor projectsUse it in home sandboxes, play areas, courts, pits, turf projects, and pool-base applications.
Clear expectationsThe sand may contain occasional small stones and minor natural organic material.
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Product
Natural Sandbox Sand
Processing
Unwashed and unscreened
Colour
Natural brown, grey, and tan tones
Texture
Fine sand with natural grain and moisture variation
Small stones
Occasional small stones may be present
Organic material
Minor natural organic material may be present
Best for
Home sandboxes, play areas, courts, pits, turf, and pool projects
Home sandbox depth
About 6 to 8 inches
Quantity allowance
Add 10% for settling and ground variation
Compaction
Do not mechanically compact for sandbox use
Planning weight
Approx. 2,500 lb per cubic yard
Source
Locally sourced natural bank sand
Recommended depth
6 inches
Priced by
The cubic yard
Pickup minimum
¼ cubic yard

Is it right for your project

Right material, right place.

Works well for

  • Home sandboxes
  • Children’s digging and creative play areas
  • Volleyball courts and recreational sand areas
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Artificial turf and above-ground pool projects where natural sand is suitable

Choose something else for

  • Certified playground fall-protection surfacing
  • Public or commercial playgrounds requiring tested material
  • Concrete and mortar mixes requiring a specified aggregate
  • Drainage systems requiring washed sand or open stone
  • Projects requiring completely stone-free or uniformly screened sand

Why this material

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Ready for digging and building

A fine natural sand for filling backyard sandboxes and creative outdoor play areas.

Useful beyond the sandbox

Also suited to volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, artificial turf, and selected pool-base projects.

Simple and natural

Taken directly from the bank without added washing, colouring, or manufacturing.

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Natural sand for filling backyard play areas and outdoor projects.

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