About Us
Mission
The purpose of the Venice Island Performing Arts Center is 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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- see that Venice Island is a vibrant, thriving destination enjoyed by residents and visitors of Philadelphia and the Manayunk community for years to come.
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 stormwater 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 and Philadelphia Water) and nonprofit organizations, like the Manayunk Development Corporation.
Board Members
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
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Parking
There are over 700 spaces are available in parking lots conveniently located throughout Manayunk. The parking lot surrounding Venice Island is managed by Parkway, not Venice Island. 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