I bought this pool for my 2 and 4 year old grandchildren, they only come over once a week so I wanted something that is easy to put up and take down and doesn’t take up a ton of space in my garage. I really needed it to be as hassle free and frustration free as possible. This pool is exactly what I was looking for, completely exceeds expectations. The kids love it, I love it, it’s a win! One of the best purchases I have ever made. Oh, it does actually fold up as easy and as small as it states it does!