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30 years of PARKSIDE: A real blast from the past
Anyone who grew up in the 90s knows this feeling: the goal wall, the ball, the perfect shot. This DIY project brings back exactly that nostalgia. Built by hand from wood, it’s a real hit for every PARKSIDER!
Health and safety advice
This project involves the use of a jigsaw and a mitre saw. Please always prioritise your safety and
use the necessary protective equipment
Tools and materials
PARKSIDE tools
More tools
- Pencil
- Compass (alternatively a chalk line or template)
- Sandpaper (P80)
- Mitre & pull saw
- Cordless drill driver or impact drill driver
- Wood drill bit
- Screws
- Cordless drill or impact driver
- Screws (5 x 80 mm)
- Screws (5 x 50 mm)
- Sandpaper (240)
- Paint roller
- Paintbrush
| Components | Material | Quantity | Dimension in mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal panel | Multiplex or screen printing board | 1 piece | 200 x 125 x 1,8 cm |
| Vertical support | Square timber, min. 54 x 54 mm | 2 pieces | 125 cm |
| Diagonal support (45°) | Square timber min. 54 x 54 mm | 2 pieces | 100 cm mitred at 45° |
| Bottom rail | Square timber min. 54 x 54 mm | 2 pieces | 100 cm |
| Rear crossbeam | Square timber min. 54 x 54 mm | 1 piece | 200 cm |
| Screws (for the frame) | 5 x 90 mm, galvanised | approx. 20 pieces | - |
| Screws (for the goal panel) | 5 x 50 mm, galvanised | approx. 10 pieces | - |
| Coloured paint | RAL 6005 | approx. 750 ml | - |
| Coloured paint | Gold | approx. 125 ml | - |
| Wood preservative | - | approx. 750 ml | - |
| Sandpaper | P120 + P240 | 2 sheets each | - |
| Clamps | - | - | - |
| Folding rule | - | - | - |
| Pencil | - | - | - |
Project overview
The frame consists of two identical units that support your goal wall on the left and right.
Each unit consists of:
- 1 × vertical support (125 cm), supports the goal panel from behind
- 1 × diagonal support (70 cm, cut at 45°), prevents the structure from tipping forwards
- 1 × base beam (100 cm), connects the vertical and diagonal supports at the base
The two units are connected by a rear crossbar, which stabilises the goal wall.
If you cannot obtain the goal wall panel or beams in the sizes shown here, simply adjust the lengths accordingly.
Here’s how to proceed
Have all your tools and materials to hand before you get started. Work through the instructions step by step and follow our experts’ tips. That’s how you successfully cut the round to fit the square. Let’s get started!
Step 1
Prepare the board and mark out the holes
Here’s how
Place the plywood panel on a flat surface. Mark the positions of the two holes with a pencil as shown in the diagram. Draw the circle (Ø 50 cm) using a compass, a marking cord or a homemade template. To position the jigsaw, first drill a starting hole inside the circle using the cordless drill.
Tools
Pencil
Compass (alternatively a chalk line or template)
Materials
Goal panel
Step 2
Saw out the holes and sand the edges
Here’s how
Position the jigsaw in the starting hole and saw along the circular line. Work evenly and slowly – this will ensure a cleaner cut. Repeat this for the second hole.
Then sand the edges carefully. First with P120 grit, then with P240. The inner edges of the holes in particular must be smooth – if you hit the ball, it will fly through here.
Tools
Sandpaper (P80)
Materials
Goal panel
Step 3
Build 2 x scaffolding stands
Here’s how
Now build the two stands that will support your goal wall, one after the other.
For each stand, proceed as follows:
- Place the base beam, vertical support and diagonal brace together on a flat surface.
- Position the diagonal brace at a 45° angle between the base beam and the vertical support.
- Pre-drill at each joint (this prevents the wood from splitting!).
- Secure with 2–3 screws each (5 × 90 mm, galvanised).
The diagonal braces must be cut at a 45° angle – use a PARKSIDE mitre and rip saw for this, or simply ask at your DIY store’s cutting service.
Tools
Mitre & pull saw
Cordless drill driver or impact drill driver
Wood drill bit
Screws
Materials
Vertical support
Diagonal support (45°)
Bottom rail
Step 4
Fit the crossbeams
Here’s how
Set up the two units. The crossbeam is screwed to the two posts at the back. Pre-drill first, then secure with 2–3 screws per side.
Tools
Cordless drill or impact driver
Wood drill bit
Screws (5 x 80 mm)
Materials
Rear crossbar
Step 5
Screw on the plywood panel
Here’s how
Rest the panel against the front of your scaffolding. Check that the panel is centred.
Now screw it into each post from the front at at least four points. Start at the top and bottom; this will allow you to align the panel slightly before securing the centre points.
Tip: While screwing, ask someone to hold the scaffolding steady from behind – this step is much easier with two people.
Tools
Cordless drill or impact driver
Wood drill bit
Screws (5 x 50 mm)
Materials
Goal panel
Scaffolding
Step 6
Paint the goal wall in PARKSIDE Green
Here’s how
It’s time to add some colour for the PARKSIDE anniversary look!
First, lightly sand the entire front of the goal wall (P240) so that the paint adheres well. Then apply the paint in RAL 6005 – Moss Green – evenly. Apply two coats, allowing each to dry thoroughly in between. Your goal wall now shares the same colour as the tools used to build it.
Next, treat the back of the frame and the cut edges of the holes with wood preservative oil to prevent the wood from swelling. A single coat applied with a brush is sufficient here. The green paint already protects the front.
Tools
Sandpaper (240)
Paint roller
Materials
Coloured paint (RAL 6005)
Wood preservative
Step 7
Golden rings around the bullet holes
Here’s how
Use a brush to add the finishing touch: gold rings around the goal holes – one ring per hole. Your PARKSIDE goal wall is now complete. And now off to the pitch!
Warning: Only set up the goal wall on a level surface. We recommend securing the goal wall against tipping over (e.g. by anchoring it or weighing it down).
Do not use the goal wall in windy or stormy conditions. Children should only use the goal wall under supervision.
Tools
Paintbrush
Materials
Coloured paint (gold)
