The newly renovated gymnasium at Decatur High School (2800 SW 320th St., Federal Way) will be open to the community for a grand opening from 5-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

“The new gym is a much-anticipated improvement to the previous facility, which posed safety issues for student athletes,” said Federal Way Public Schools officials in a statement.

The improvements include a replaced court with a floating wood floor to allow for airflow, new bleachers, new lighting, and new athletic equipment like backboards and chin‐up bars. Walk‐off mats were installed at all entrances to help keep moisture off the floor, and a heating system has been installed to help prevent moisture accumulation.

The grand opening will occur right before the first Decatur High School girls varsity volleyball game of the season against Kentlake High School.