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Play Sand

Clean, screened, kid-safe play sand for sandboxes, playgrounds, and recreational use. Soft texture, low dust, washed for safety — delivered in bulk to your driveway.

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Trusted by homeowners & contractors across Florida
★★★★★

“Bought for the kids' sandbox. White, soft, low dust. No complaints from the boss (my daughter).”

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Luis M. · Miami, FL
★★★★★

“First-time homeowner buying bulk anything. Their calculator told me exactly how much to order. Saved me from over-buying.”

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Tony C. · Clearwater, FL

What is Play Sand used for?

Clean, screened, kid-safe play sand for sandboxes, playgrounds, and recreational use. Soft texture, low dust, washed for safety — delivered in bulk to your driveway.

Backyard sandboxes
Fill a backyard sandbox with clean, screened sand that's safe for kids. Soft on hands and knees, with minimal dust when poured.
Residential playgrounds
Use under swing sets and play structures as a forgiving fall surface. Easier to install than engineered wood fiber for small home setups.
Volleyball & beach-court courts
The same fine, washed sand used at recreational volleyball courts — soft underfoot, fast-draining, holds its shape.
Sensory & therapeutic play
Schools, daycare centers, and therapy practices use play sand for sensory tables and tactile-learning setups.
Tortoise & reptile enclosures
Reptile keepers use clean play sand as a safe substrate in outdoor enclosures and dig pits.
Light pool & deck base
Used as a soft bedding layer under above-ground pools or for leveling small deck areas where heavy fill is not needed.
Not ideal for these applications:
  • Not ideal for paver base or under hardscape
  • Not ideal for concrete mix (use Concrete Sand)
  • Not ideal for structural backfill
  • Not ideal for masonry mortar (use Mason Sand)

What customers say about Play Sand

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Felipe S.
Homestead, FL
★★★★★

“Whole order took under three minutes on my phone from the job site. No phone tag, no waiting on quotes. This is how it should work.”

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Marcus T.
Cape Coral, FL
★★★★★

“Same-day delivery during a hurricane prep weekend — I didn't believe it would happen and it did. Driver was professional, dropped exactly where I asked.”

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Lauren M.
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★

“I've used the big-box stores for years. The delivered price here beat them by a lot once I added their fees. No surprise charges at the end.”

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Jorge V.
Hialeah, FL
★★★★★

“Got a text when the truck left and another when it was 15 minutes out. That alone is worth switching from my old supplier.”

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Technical specifications

PropertyValue
TypeWashed, screened silica sand
ColorWhite to tan
TextureFine, soft, low-dust
Grain SizeMostly < 1 mm
CleanlinessWashed (no silt, organics, or shells)
MoistureAir-dry to field moist
Density1 ton ≈ 0.77 cu yd | 1 cu yd ≈ 1.30 tons
Coverage (2" depth)~162 sq ft per ton

Delivery information

MethodDump truck · driver deposits at most accessible point on your property
SpreadingMaterial is dumped in a pile and not spread on site.
Max load22 tons
CoverageAll Florida counties · local suppliers minimize haul distance

Refund & cancellation policy

Full refund— Cancel within 24 hours of purchase for a complete refund.
Partial refund— After 24 hours, reviewed case by case depending on scheduling progress.
No refund— Same-day cancellations once trucks are dispatched.
Quality issues— Contact us within 48 hours with photos.

Frequently asked questions

Play sand is a washed, screened, fine-grained silica sand selected for safety and softness. It's clean of silt, organic matter, and sharp debris — the kind of sand used in residential sandboxes, recreational courts, and sensory play setups. It is sometimes called sandbox sand, playground sand, or children's play sand.

Yes — our play sand is washed and screened to remove silt and organics, and selected for low dust and soft texture. It is the same type of sand used in residential sandboxes and recreational courts. For young children, we still recommend covering sandboxes when not in use to keep them clean.

Play sand is fine, washed, soft, and clean — chosen for safe contact with skin. Mason sand is similar in grain size but blended for masonry work. Fill sand is coarser and used for backfill and bedding under utilities. For sandboxes and play areas, always order play sand.

A 4'×4' sandbox at 8" deep needs about 0.4 cubic yards (~0.5 tons). A 6'×6' sandbox at 12" deep needs about 1.3 cubic yards (~1.6 tons). Use our online calculator for any size.

Bulk dump-truck delivery of play sand to 50+ Florida markets — Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, and beyond. ZIP-coded delivered pricing in 2 minutes, same- or next-day delivery in most areas.

Delivered prices across Florida run $56–$80/ton today|Volume discounts on full truckloads|Live delivered ZIP quote in 2 minutes, no account required

Yes — washed play sand is widely used for backyard volleyball courts. For competition-grade beach volleyball, beach sand (rounder grains) is preferred, but play sand performs well for recreational use.

One cubic yard equals about 54 standard 50-lb bags. For a small sandbox (under 0.3 cubic yards), bags can make sense. For anything larger, bulk delivery is faster and significantly cheaper per pound.

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