No. The playpen does not fold down like some of our other playpens. This playpen features push fit components so it comes down exactly as you put it up, piece by piece. If you want to take it down after each use you absolutely can, it's pretty quick to do. All you have to consider is where to keep the panels, the good thing about this design is that as they aren't connected, you don't have to worry about finding a big bulky space, you can split the panels up and maybe slide them under or behind the couch!