It houses an arena, a gymnasium, two swimming pools, and other fitness, leisure and events facilities.

It is managed by the Dartmouth Sportsplex Community Association, a non-profit organization which runs the facility on behalf of the Halifax Regional Council.

A sod-turning ceremony was held for the new Sportsplex in March 1981 by Dartmouth mayor Daniel Brownlow and Premier John Buchanan.

[1] A management agreement between the municipality and the Dartmouth Sportsplex Community Association was signed in 1998, and has been renewed every year since.

[3] The project was designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and local firm Abbott Brown.