Abstract: A pool or spa cover and a waterfall chute projecting from the top edge of a pool or spa water receptacle, comprising in combination the cover having sections hinge connected to allow one section to pivot downwardly toward the waterfall chute while the other section remains peripherally seated on the receptacle, the one section having an edge portion or portions located to seat on receptacle edge portions at opposite sides of the chute, and which extend away from the chute and about the pool, the one section locally configured to accommodate the cover to the chute as the cover pivots downwardly to seat on the pool or spa receptacle top edge, there being concavely recessed padding located to provide cushioning as the sections are relatively closed together.