Where in Austin can I walk in the A/C and Park in the shade?

Question

I'm trying to get my 87 year old father in law out of the house so we can get a bit of exersise and these are today's excuses.

I normally would take him to Barton Creek Mall, but now he is complaining that the car gets to hot, sitting in the parking lot.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Have you considered Whole Foods Market? I realize that it is a market and not a trail or track, but is certainly big enough to walk about and offers covered/shaded parking in the garage below. Plus, after cruising the aisles, you could grab a gelatto, take a seat and people watch for a while.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Tell him to "butch up" and enjoy the walk. You could always make him wait outside while the car cools off. That'll shut him up.

I find saying, "Butch up, Dad" makes mine stop and think. In addition, phrases like "Grow a pair" and "Man up, Sally" work too.

EDIT: Hey Jeffy. He's my Dad's age. So what? Mine gets reminded that he's whining and butches up. Jeez, you Austinites need a sense of humor, too.

Answer 3

Zilker Park, near the swimming pool has some shady parking places.  Or  a  parking ramp would work I would think.

Answer 4

I don't think there is anywhere to avoid the car getting too hot!  Sorry!   maybe put some sun shades up in the car?  and I think barton creek mall is the only mall with some shade for the parking lot.  Good luck.