Rondebosch Common, Protected area in Western Cape, South Africa

Rondebosch Common is a grassland area covering about 40 hectares that supports diverse indigenous plant species and provides habitat for birds and wildlife. The grounds feature multiple access points and pathways that allow visitors to move through different sections of the protected space.

Since the 18th century, this land has served as a communal space, initially providing grazing grounds for livestock and later hosting military exercises. From this long history, it developed into an important green space within the Cape Town metropolitan area.

The name "Common" reflects its status as open land for public use, and the city owns the site. From 1854 to 1902 the Anglican parish of St Paul's was allowed to graze cattle here on condition that the public kept access. The stone pines standing on the ground are a remnant of a fence that once enclosed a cemetery.

The common is bordered by Klipfontein, Campground, Milner and Park roads, and the city owns the land, which is freely accessible with walking and jogging paths. The pines on the site are a remnant of a fence that once enclosed a cemetery. Kikuyu grass and stone pines are invasive here, so stay on the paths.

The stone pines scattered across the common are a leftover from a fence that once enclosed a cemetery. The land also holds a seasonal wetland and a strip of strandveld on its north-east side, alongside the sand fynbos.