Westidge Gardens has long been the closest and most convenient public open space for residents of Mitchells Plain to enjoy family picnics, take wedding pictures or simply get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The addition of the new Rose Garden to this public open space creates an even more attractive environment. The City of Cape Town officially opened a Rose Garden at City Parks Westridge Gardens in Mitchells Plain on 19 April 2011.

City Parks is extremely proud of the fact that Westridge Gardens is now one of Cape Town's flagship facilities. The gardens are beautiful, peaceful, well-kept, and well-utilized by the community and the council regards this park as a bench-mark for future improvement projects.

The public open space in Westridge Gardens can be hired for events and small functions and is frequently used for weddings and children's parties. There are demarcated areas for various activities including; A skateboard park, a children's play area that includes facilities for children with physical disabilities, park benches for relaxation, and vast open lawns and trees for free play.