Trees provide welcoming shade in parking lots, especially on hot days. They shade cars and pedestrian walkways, reduce glare, screen views, and muffle noise. Trees can reduce the excess heat generated by large expanses of paving and can reduce stormwater runoff and pollution.

A car parking shade, also known as a carport or car canopy, is a structure designed to provide protection and shade for vehicles parked beneath it. It is typically a roofed structure with open sides, allowing easy access to the parked vehicle.