Located within Oberlin College, Philips Gym & Shanks Health and Wellness Center provides a full range of athletic and wellness facilities including basketball, tennis, volleyball courts, and a swimming pool. Members enjoy clean, well-maintained spaces and a welcoming atmosphere supported by efficient staff.
What To Expect:
🏀 Basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts
🏊 Swimming pool with sauna
🛠 Well-maintained fitness equipment and machines
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the facility
Important Information:
– Membership required for access
– Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms
– Open weekdays 7 AM to 9 PM, weekends 9 AM to 5 PM
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🏀 Multi-Sport Facilities: The gym offers full basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, ideal for diverse athletic interests.
🏊 Pool and Sauna: Swimming pool access includes sauna facilities, adding a wellness dimension beyond typical gyms.
📅 Weekend Hours Are Limited: The center opens later and closes earlier on weekends, so plan visits accordingly.
📡 Stay Connected: Free Wi-Fi available throughout allows you to stay online while working out or relaxing.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors commend the facility’s cleanliness, comprehensive athletic amenities, and friendly, efficient staff. The gym is praised for its welcoming campus environment. Some express concerns about parking limitations and the limited weekend hours, while others note it is not open to the public but for members only.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms ensure ease of access for guests with mobility needs.
