Sandpit Covers

Custom sandpit covers that keep sand clean and dry

Canvas sandpit covers made to size for schools, ECEs and homes — keeps sand clean, dry and free of leaves, cats and rain between uses. Made and fitted by Canvasland.

  • Custom-fitted
  • Keeps sand clean & dry
  • Schools & ECE ready
  • Fixed-price guarantee
  • Since 1987
Teal sandpit cover pulled over a raised sandpit on a childcare centre deck
Teal sandpit cover pulled over a raised sandpit on a childcare centre deck
Teal sandpit covers protecting two sandpits at an early childhood centre
Green sandpit cover with a yellow edge, fitted over a school sandpit
Purple sandpit cover fitted over a bark-edged sandpit

How it works

From first visit to fitted, fixed-price, no surprises.

01

Free on-site assessment

We measure the sandpit and talk through tie-down and access options.

02

Fixed-price quote

A clear, fixed-price quote to make and fit.

03

Deposit confirms it

A deposit locks in your job and materials.

04

Made to size

Your cover is cut and made to the exact size of the sandpit.

05

Fitted and ready

We fit it and show you how it goes on and off.

Why Canvasland

A custom sandpit cover is made to the exact size and shape of your sandpit, with tie-downs or fixings that hold it in place through wind and weather. It goes on at the end of the day and comes off in seconds the next morning, keeping the sand clean, dry and ready to play in.

01

Made to fit

Cut to your sandpit's exact size and shape, not a generic tarp.

02

Stays put

Proper tie-downs or fixings so it doesn't blow off overnight.

03

Quick on, quick off

Simple daily routine for staff or homeowners.

Features & specs

  • Heavy-duty canvas or PVC, UV- and water-resistant
  • Made to the exact size and shape of your sandpit
  • Tie-down or fixing points to hold it in place in wind
  • Colour options available
  • Suits raised timber sandpits and in-ground pits alike

Benefits

  • Keeps sand clean, dry and free of leaves and animal mess
  • Less staff time spent cleaning out the sandpit before play
  • Sun-safe sand that doesn't overheat under cover
  • Durable enough for daily use, term after term

Who it's for

  • Schools, kōhanga reo, ECE and childcare centres
  • Homes with a timber-framed or in-ground sandpit
  • Anyone tired of a flapping, ill-fitting tarp

Shading the sandpit too?

Pair a fitted cover with a shade sail over the sandpit for sun-safe, all-weather play.

See Shade Sails

The offer

Free On-Site Assessment

We measure your sandpit, talk through tie-down and access options, and give you a fixed-price quote to make and fit it.

  • On-site measure
  • Fixing/tie-down plan
  • Fixed-price quote

Fixed-price guarantee — the price we quote is the price you pay.

Book a free on-site assessment

NZ-made in Levin since 1987 · fixed-price guarantee · serving Horowhenua · Manawatū · Whanganui · Wairarapa · Wellington · Kāpiti

Frequently asked questions

Will it fit our sandpit exactly?

Yes — every cover is made to the measured size and shape of your sandpit.

How does it stay on in wind?

Tie-downs or fixings sized to your site — we'll recommend the right option at your assessment.

Is it easy for staff to use daily?

Yes — designed to go on and off quickly as part of a daily routine.

Do you install?

Yes — Canvasland measures, makes and fits it, fixed-price.

Sandpit Covers

Keep the sandpit clean and dry.

Book a free on-site assessment and we'll quote a custom sandpit cover, made and fitted at a fixed price.