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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 19 MIN

New book invites young readers to explore Forest Park’s evolution

from St. Louis on the Air

For Ian Sullivan, a childhood in the Franklin County countryside made Forest Park a sacred destination for adventure and wonder. Now, the St. Louisan asks kids to explore how one of the city’s iconic and beloved spaces came to be. He takes us into his new children’s book, “How Forest Park Was Made,” and the landmark’s history ahead of an author event in St. Charles County.

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