The tragic discovery was reported shortly after 5am. A cordon was put in place at the Richmond Hill playground, near Walter Crescent in the East End Park area of the city.
The scene has since been removed and the force has confirmed that there are "not believed to be any suspicious circumstances".
Here are 13 pictures from the police scene -
1. Body found in East End Park
A woman's body was found near Richmond Hill playground, in the East End Park area of the city, earlier today (February 28). Photo: James Hardisty
2. Body found in East End Park
Police were called to the park, near Walter Crescent, shortly after 5am. Photo: James Hardisty
3. Body found in East End Park
A cordon was put in place preventing people from entering the park. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Body found in East End Park
A tent was also erected on the path that links Walter Crescent to Pontefract Street. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Body found in East End Park
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers are not treating the circumstances as suspicious. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Body found in East End Park
A spokesperson said: "A scene is currently in place in the park. Officers from Leeds District CID are carrying out enquiries into the incident but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances." Photo: James Hardisty