A swimming pool covering structure including a flexible covering section for extending across the top surface of water contained within the pool and a flexible anchoring section for extending peripherally and outwardly from the covering section. The covering and anchoring sections are separable from each other about a separation segment. The covering and anchoring sections are releasably attached together about the separation segment. The anchoring segment is anchored to an outer structural component positioned outwardly relative to the inner surface of the pool peripheral wall.
A swimming pool cover for preventing leaves and other debris from getting into the swimming pool, and which can be placed on the swimming pool and removed therefrom by one individual, includes a pliable mesh screen that covers the entire swimming pool, and the mesh screen includes a peripheral sleeve in which a flexible wiring is disposed for maintaining the disposition of the cover upon the pool. The swimming pool cover can be folded up and stored within a storage bag, and upon removal from the storage bag, the swimming pool cover opens up so that the individual can place the cover upon the swimming pool.
