About Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center
Located in the charming Philadelphia neighborhood of Manayunk
Our History ...
Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center, located in Manayunk, opened in October 2014. A park, recreation and performance center, Venice Island functions as both a community space and a green storm-water infrastructure hub between the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River.
Built on the site of an existing recreation center, the idea for the current Venice Island was established over a decade ago as a collaborative effort between several city departments (chief among them Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department and Philadelphia Water) and nonprofit organizations, like the Manayunk Development Corporation.
Today Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center is a fully functional recreation center, hosting a variety of Programs, Philadelphia's Young Performing Theatre Arts Camp, Shoe Box Theatre Festival and our Children's Theatre weekend. In addition Venice Island also operates as a non-profit entity and is available for rent and hosts many artistic endeavors including the Roxborough Orchestra, Yes! And Collaborative Arts and various dance and theatre companies throughout the region.
Our Mission
Venice Island Performing Arts Center strives to:
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Enhance the cultural experience and cultivate a deeper appreciation of the arts in the citizens of Philadelphia
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Improve the breadth, and quality, diversity of creative opportunities for Philadelphians of all ages participating in recreation and city department programs
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Ensure that Venice Island is a vibrant, thriving destination enjoyed by residents and visitors of Philadelphia and the Manayunk community for years to come
Our Non-Profit Board
Tom Dignam (President)
Kay Sykora (Treasurer)
Daralyse Lyons (Secretary)
Eileen Gray
Su-Shan Lai
Irene Madrak
Chris Maguire
Gwen McCauley
Kelly Orenshaw
William Powell
Shav'on Smith
Ways to Give
Venice Island is able to provide low or no cost programming opportunities for youth and families, as well as be a competitively priced theatre and recreation space for the community. Your financial support will go a long way to ensure that Venice Island can continue to provide this great service for seasons to come. Please contact us with any questions or comments.
Location and Parking ...
The parking lot surrounding Venice Island is managed by the Parkway Corporation and can be paid using MeterUp.
All paid lots can be located below:
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Green Lane between Main Street and Cresson Street
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Main and Levering Streets
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Venice Island via Main and Lock Streets
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Venice Island via Main and Cotton Streets
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Venice Island via Carson Street (across from Post Office)
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4000 Main Street - Night time and weekend parking only
Zone #1114
Venice Island is located in the midst of the bustling Manayunk neighborhood.
There are over 700 spaces available in parking lots conveniently located throughout Manayunk.
Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center
7 Lock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Tel: 215-685-3583
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