A solar pool heating system for providing a foldable floating frame and heat absorbent cover to permit selective heating of a pool of water. The solar pool heating system includes a floating frame and a cover member of heat absorent material. The frame positions the cover in spaced relationship to a surface of the water in a pool to permit heating of the pool as solar energy is absorbed by the cover. The frame assembly is foldable in half and the cover member is used as a way of carrying and storing the frame assembly in the folded position. In an embodiment, handles are provided on the cover member to facilitate handling and storage of the device.