A rest area, travel plaza, rest stop, or service area is a public facility, located next to a large thoroughfare such as a highway, expressway, or freeway at which drivers and passengers can rest, eat, or refuel. Other names include rest and service area (RSA), service station, resto, service plaza, and service center or service centre. Facilities may include park-like areas, fuel stations, restrooms, and restaurants. A rest area or rest stop with limited or no public facility is a parking area or scenic area. Along some highways are a rest stop known as a wayside park, roadside park or picnic area. Rest areas are common in the United States, Canada, Australia and parts of Europe and Asia.