Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area: A Quick Seattle Guide

Frequently asked questions

Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area is at 3525 E Terrace St, Seattle, WA 98122, in the Leschi neighborhood of the Central Area district.

The park is a Seattle Parks and Recreation property. Check with the department for current hours and rules.

Peppi's Playground is about 0.2 miles away and Leschi Park about 0.3 miles away. Frink Park, Powell Barnett Park, Madrona Park and Nora's Woods are each about 0.4 miles away.

Yes. The Myron Ogden House, a Seattle landmark, is about 0.2 miles from the park.

Quiet residential streets and a cluster of small parks surround Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area, a city park at 3525 E Terrace St in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood, part of the Central Area district. Seattle Parks and Recreation lists the site as a natural area, and with several other green spaces within half a mile, it slips easily into a relaxed walk through this part of town.

Visiting the Natural Area

You'll find the natural area on E Terrace St, ZIP code 98122, among the residential streets of Leschi, one of the Central Area's neighborhoods. Plug the address into your maps app before you set off, since it is the most reliable starting point for directions.

Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current rules, hours and any site updates before heading out. The department manages the property and keeps its official records, so it is the best source for planning your visit.

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Parks Within Half a Mile

Small parks ring the natural area, which makes it simple to string several together into one easy outing. Here are the closest, measured in a straight line:

Peppi's Playground, about 0.2 miles away
Leschi Park, about 0.3 miles away
Frink Park, about 0.4 miles away
Powell Barnett Park, about 0.4 miles away
Madrona Park, about 0.4 miles away
Nora's Woods, about 0.4 miles away

Start with Peppi's Playground if you have kids along, since it is the nearest of the group and a natural pick for families. Expect your walk to run a little longer than these straight-line figures, depending on the route and the streets you choose.

A Nearby Landmark and Garden

Stroll about 0.2 miles to the Myron Ogden House, a Seattle landmark and one of the closest points of interest to the park. It makes an easy first stop once you leave the natural area.

Then head about 0.4 miles to Hawkins community garden, which rounds out a short list of nearby stops worth a look on the same trip.

More Seattle Green Space

Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area is just one of many properties in the city system. To compare it with other options across town, browse the full list of Seattle parks and plan your next outing.