1.   Sand traps are prominent, but not sand boxes -- while golf courses are plenty, parks are few and far between.

2.   Animal feces are another thing to avoid, including cat feces that can accumulate in sand boxes.

3.   A recent study in England indicated there is a high rate of infection at public parks where children come in contact with sand boxes and infected grass.

4.   In hot climates, they enjoy cooling off in a wet sand box.

5.   Instead of hiring a babysitter, Edward Mitchell brought his twins to the track, where the long-jump pits became their sand box.

6.   The school was once considered a high-cost sand box for dilettantes.