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Model # 40100301

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  • Ideal for sandboxes, landscaping, pet areas, traction and more
  • 100% natural, not manufactured
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About This Product

SAKRETE Natural Play Sand can be used in playgrounds, sandboxes, gardens and landscaping applications. This is a screened, washed, and dried sand. This is an all-purpose product and can also be used for traction sand, patio paver foundation, above ground pool foundation, gardening and pet boxes.

Highlights

  • Use for: sandboxes, landscaping, cat litter boxes and weight sand
  • Can also be used for landscaping applications
  • Natural sand, not manufactured
  • Not to be used for sand blasting
  • Yield: 6 sq. ft. at 1 in. or .5 cu. ft.
  • Product may vary in color and texture by region
  • Note: Product availability may vary by store
  • Return Policy

Product Information

Internet # 202007298

Model # 40100301

Store SKU # 169803

Specifications

Coverage Area (sq. ft.): 6 sq ft

Dimensions

Coverage Area (sq. ft.)

6 sq ft

Details

Bag Capacity/Dry Volume (cu. ft.)

0.5 cu ft

Bag Weight (lb.)

50 lb

Pack Size

1

Sand Type

Play Sand

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

N/A

Questions & Answers

How is the sand packed?
ByJul 27, 2026
1 Answer | 
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BobG, Play Sand is naturally sourced silica sand which is washed, and then dried prior to being packaged. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383.

By|Jul 27, 2026


    can this sand be used for outdoor luminaria's?
    ByJul 13, 2026
    1 Answer | 
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    Carol, thank you for reaching out regarding your project. Please reach out to our technical support team directly so we can gather more information and help find a solution. 1-866-725-7383.

    By|Jul 14, 2026


      Hiw many bags if sand would I need to kevel the ground for a 12ft round pool
      ByJul 2, 2026
      1 Answer | 
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      Maria, we do not recommend the use of our Play Sand beneath above ground pools. We would advise you to contact the pool liner manufacturer to ensure the correct sand is being used. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383.

      By|Jul 2, 2026


        Is it fine enough to fit through a small funnel?
        ByJun 30, 2026
        1 Answer | 
        Answer This Question

        Danna, Sakrete Play Sand is a washed and dried naturally sourced silica sand. Should you have any further concerns, please reach out to our technical support team so we can review the details and help find a solution. 1-866-725-7383.

        By|Jul 1, 2026


          Can this be in veggie gardens?
          ByJun 22, 2026
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          EvaD, yes it can. Keep in mind that this is a naturally sourced washed and dried silica sand, meaning there are no added benefits for use in gardening. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383.

          By|Jun 22, 2026


            Is this play sand free of gravel ?
            ByJun 21, 2026
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            Yes, the Play Sand does not contain gravel. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383.

            By|Jun 23, 2026


              How many bags for a 4'x3' horseshoe pit
              ByJun 19, 2026
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              Steve, we would need to also know how thick you plan to lay the sand to complete the calculation. Each bag yields 6 sq. ft. at 1" deep. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383.

              By|Jun 19, 2026


                I need to fill my umbrella stand with a combination of sand and water. Is this ok with your sand Will it last along time
                ByJun 15, 2026
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                Toms, yes there are no issues with doing this with the Play Sand. Sakrete Play Sand is a washed and dried naturally sourced silica sand. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383.

                By|Jul 12, 2026

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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.3 out of 5

                  • 4.3 out of 2,649 reviews
                  • 65% recommend this product
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                  My daughter loves the sand in her new turtle sandbox. She plays in almost every day. The sand is free of debris and a great product.
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                  Great texture and quality. Used it under our pool
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                  Unfortunately the bag was broken and the sand was all over the place, very horrible delivery
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                  This play sand poses cancer risk for your child when inhaled repeatedly
                  Sakrete confirms in their own Q&A on this very page that Play Sand is "natural quartz silica sand." Respirable crystalline silica is an IARC Group 1 human carcinogen and is listed under California Prop 65 as a cause of lung cancer — which is why the physical bag carries a cancer warning. That warning appears nowhere on the main Home Depot product page. It is buried inside the SDS PDF that no parent shopping for a sandbox filler is going to open before clicking Add to Cart. That is shameful. A product literally named "Play Sand," sold for use in children's sandboxes, should display its Prop 65 cancer warning as visibly as the price and bag weight — not behind a PDF link most shoppers will never see. Home Depot and Sakrete both know exactly what this product is and who it is marketed to. Skip it. Silica-free play sand (oolitic aragonite, or feldspar-based brands that publish independent toxicology testing) costs a bit more and avoids the issue entirely. The price gap is small; the risk asymmetry, for a toddler's developing lungs, is not.
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                  Response from Sakrete Customer CareMay 26, 2026
                  ConcernedParent86, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. Sakrete Play Sand is a washed and dried naturally sourced silica sand. The Proposition 65 warning is required in California for products like sand because they contain crystalline silica, a naturally occurring mineral. The concern is related to fine dust, when sand is disturbed, very small particles can become airborne and inhaled over time. However, this warning does not mean the product is unsafe for normal use. It is a disclosure requirement, even at very low exposure levels. For typical use, like a sandbox, simply avoiding excessive dust is a good general precaution. Should you have any further concerns, please reach out to our technical support team so we can review the details and help find a solution. 1-866-725-7383. sakrete
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                    Not play sand
                    This is not play sand, its dirty small rocks and incredibly dusty. You cant build sand castles with this i have no idea why this is labeled as play sand do not buy this for your kids sandbox.
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                    Response from Sakrete Customer CareMay 22, 2026
                    Bad, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. Sakrete Play Sand is a washed and dried naturally sourced silica sand. Should you have any further concerns, please reach out to our technical support team so we can review the details and help find a solution. 1-866-725-7383. sakrete
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                      Color is off
                      Bought this so I could make mortar, and I am disappointed in the texture/color. Its nothing like what is shown on the bag. Its more grey tone than that beige/sandy color.
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                      Response from Sakrete Customer CareMay 11, 2026
                      Kayla, the play sand id manufactured to be used in a sand box setting, not for mixing mortars. Sakrete Masonry Sand would be a better choice for a custom mortar mix. Should you have any further questions or any concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-866-725-7383. sakrete
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                        Play sand worked out great for our project in our front yard. Used it as a base for decorative rock creek we made up on the fly, then used rock / landscape glue to hold everything in place. Turned out really nice.
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                        Unsafe for Children and Adults
                        Do not buy this for your children! First, it is horrible quality. It’s chunky, gritty, rough, has variations of dust to hard pieces of rock in it. It is not appropriate soft texture for sandboxes. I cannot and do not believe it has been sifted and washed. Above the quality issue, the warning on the back of the bag is deplorable. Why is this being sold for children!? To break it down the warning, it says the following: -causes lung damage over repeated exposure -may cause cancer -do not breathe in dust or fumes of this product -wear protective gear, protective clothing, protect eyes while using this product -store locked up -dispose this product in accordance with local guidelines at special waste collection point -use only outdoors with ventilation -wash all body parts that come into contact after using. Basically this is toxic, harmful trash. They’re selling this as safe for children which is a blatant, heartless lie. Please do not buy this product. It contains Silica/Quartz. The dust from this is scientifically proven to lodge into lungs with no way to remove it causing irreversible damage.
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                        Response from Sakrete Customer CareMay 5, 2026
                        Angry mom, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. Sakrete Play Sand is a washed and dried naturally sourced silica sand. Should you have any further concerns, please reach out to our technical support team so we can review the details and help find a solution. 1-866-725-7383. sakrete
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