Poricy Park Fossil Beds
8.9 • Park
Fossil beds reveal 72 million-year-old shellfish remains in a public park with easy access and ample space for groups. Trails and a picnic area create a family-friendly atmosphere where children enjoy searching for shark teeth. Water levels vary, offering spots to splash, while poison ivy grows abundantly nearby.
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"It's so kid friendly for digging up real shark teeth and fossils."
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"It's really fun looking for fossils here."
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"I found these parks to be a really fun place to look for fossils."
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Good to know
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Parking is available and generally good at Poricy Park Fossil Beds.
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The park is suitable for children aged 5 and above.
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Visitors should bring trowels and screens for fossil hunting, as shovels and hammers are not allowed.
1083 Middletown-Lincroft Rd, Middletown Township, New Jersey, United States
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