# Poricy Park Fossil Beds > 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. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/PoricyParkFossilBeds - Address: 1083 Middletown-Lincroft Rd, Middletown Township, New Jersey, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM - Phone: +19086010988 ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.4/10 - Parks — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "It's so kid friendly for digging up real shark teeth and fossils." - "It's really fun looking for fossils here." - "I found these parks to be a really fun place to look for fossils." ## Good to know - Parking is available and generally good at Poricy Park Fossil Beds. - The park is suitable for children aged 5 and above. - Visitors should bring trowels and screens for fossil hunting, as shovels and hammers are not allowed. - Be cautious of poison ivy in the area. - Expect to find mostly shellfish fossils, with some shark teeth available. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.