OPA! SkyField welcomed its first guests last week, marking the debut of Israel’s biggest extreme park and the country’s first fully accessible venue for adventure‐seekers of all abilities. Situated on the rooftop of Bloomfield Stadium, the park features panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Jaffa’s skyline alongside five multi‐level Via Ferrata routes, a 35‐meter bungee jump and a giant swing.
OPA! SkyField is not only Israel’s biggest extreme sports project but also its most inclusive. Visitors, aged 12 and above, can access the rooftop attraction using mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers. The site was designed with full accessibility in mind for every park user at the hands of architect Iftah Giloh.
“When he thinks of the project, he’s thinking about the client when they get off the train, when he parks his car, when he gets to the elevator, when he gets to the roof,” park CEO and co-founder Amotz Yafe said. “He thinks about it in a more holistic way as his contribution to the project.”
Guests are equipped with harnesses, helmets, and undergo safety briefings before climbing the multi-level Via Ferrata routes—metal pathways bolted into the stadium’s towering infrastructure. Some trails cling to the edge above the stadium void; others are enclosed. Routes are color-graded by difficulty, much like ski slopes. The braver can move on to the 35-meter bungee jump or the giant swing that soars across the stadium.
While these activities can be daunting, experienced staff members ensure safety with multiple harnesses, safety checks, and carefully enforced clothing requirements. However, many OPA! Staff members have reiterated that there’s no real way to avoid the fear of staring down at a 35 meter drop, no matter how long you’ve been doing it.
“To have no fear is not the point,” said a team member. “To overcome fear in a safe environment is the ‘extreme’ we all came for.”
The complex offers three types of tickets, quite expensive, but all valid for a three-hour session. A “Beginner” ticket for NIS 120 grants access to all the Via Ferrata trails; a “Brave” ticket for NIS 360 adds one bungee jump or swing; and the NIS 495 “All Inclusive” option is aimed at the “crazy lunatics” eager to try everything the park has to offer. Entry is conditional on wearing closed shoes. Full details are available on the OPA! SkyField website.
The project, which gained momentum despite long delays linked to military reserve duty and Israel’s tense national security climate, was made possible by close cooperation with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality and Sports Palaces Ltd., which manages Bloomfield Stadium.
Stadium manager Jacob Chen views SkyField as a strategic extension of the stadium’s potential.
“Between games, there’s not much we can do. Now, we can host events, corporate groups, even VIP activities. I believe Extreme Park will be a magnet for both tourists and Israelis,” he said.
The park’s structure is anchored to two 39-meter-high beams originally used for lighting rigs. These now serve as the base for five Via Ferrata climbing trails, as well as the swing and bungee jump platforms. The design creatively repurposes an underutilized rooftop into an adrenaline-fueled playground, overlooking Jaffa’s rooftops and the Mediterranean.
The origin of OPA! SkyField
OPA! SkyField was founded by Yafe and his partner Moni Kahlon, two IDF elite unit veterans turned entrepreneurs and rope-access specialists. The idea for SkyField was born while they were conducting maintenance work on Bloomfield’s infrastructure.
“We looked at that corner and said: we’ve got to jump from there,” said Yafe in reference to the giant swing.
Though it was a key part of childhood for both Yafe and Kahlon, the duo really started their extreme passion in 2014 by jumping from trees, bridges, and cliffs. They then gradually adapted their favorite pastime into a business. Even after logging more than 500 days of reserve duty since October 7, they persistently navigated SkyField construction challenges, secured insurance approvals, and met public tender requirements.
“We want to open Israel up to this culture of extreme sensations,” said Kahlon, a lifelong Maccabi Tel Aviv fan who dreams of seeing players like Dor Peretz take the plunge.
Despite years of instability and personal mobilization, the founders see SkyField as a place of resilience and possibility—where Israelis and tourists alike can test limits, build confidence, and rediscover joy.
Future ambitions include expanding SkyField’s footprint across Israel and transitioning the rooftop park concept to a global scale, following the salient slogan: “Extreme for ALL.”