Which is better? Photos in comments

Don’t do sand girl. The ants and other outside insects and whatever are going to LOVE THIS too. Just my opinion.

We have that sandbox, it is TINY, will only last maybe a year. I'd get a separate picnic table and sandbox because it seems like it would be a hassle to need to clean the table off to play with the sand, but I wouldn't get that sandbox.

Im also going to be a no sand human. As a kid I got a rash from stuff in the sand. And we figured out it was some mite living in the sand. Also even with the cover we had a cat poop in it. We found out by hand as kids. We emptied it and did ooblec a few times that was awesome

It’ll be a pain to put everything away when it’s time for lunch. Assuming you actually want to use the picnic table for food. My boys have a sandbox with a lid and a water table and get way more use out of the water table. So I’d opt for a picnic table and separate water table and skip the sandbox altogether.

My kid is a sand kiddo. We personally get more use out of the sand box. In fact we just upgraded to a bigger one for her 😂 you can mix cinnamon in with the sand to deter mites, ants, spiders, etc. Also spray around the outside with vinegar/water. It requires upkeep to keep it nice but worth it if you have a sand loving kiddo like mine.

We have a sand/water table which is on legs so a good height for playing.

The option 1 looks very small. I would do a bigger wooden sandpit and the table from the option 2.

I didnt think about the insects with the sand 😩 and i had no idea this sand box is tiny. We already have a water table so im gonna think about it. I might just get a picnic table. Thanks all!

We have a sandpit and no problem with insects, just with sand in the house. 😂 Don't let negativity ruin the fun, children love it.