Completed in 1975, this athletic structure contains a 3,600-seat basketball arena and a separate 1,050-seat hockey rink; a six-lane swimming pool; handball and squash courts; a crew practice tank; cardiovascular rooms; and locker rooms.

In 1998, the Carol and Park B. Smith Wellness Center was built as an addition to the Hart Center featuring state-of-the-art fitness and training equipment.

On the first level, the Center houses a highly versatile strength and conditioning center with areas for speed development programs and endurance conditioning. Open to all students, faculty and staff, the second floor contains designated areas for aerobic training and cardiovascular, variable-resistance and strength training.