Residences in Leschi include condominiums (especially along the lake), refurbished bungalows and craftsman, contemporary styles, bricks, Tudors and mid-century ramblers.

Curvy streets wind away up the hill from the lakefront, which means many residences get at least a partial lake view.

[citation needed] In 1889, the site was developed as an amusement park, at the eastern end of the Lake Washington Cable Railway's trolley line.

Today, Leschi Park is a well-manicured, rolling hillside of grass planted with exotic trees and gardens of roses.

A grassy spot under willows on the east side of Lakeside S. has a view of acres of moored sailboats and an old-time ferry.

Flo (Florasina) Ware (1912-1981) was the quintessential activist, known in Seattle for raising a voice on behalf of children, the elderly, and the poor.

In recent years, it has been the site of free music events sponsored by the Leschi Community Council.

Between September 27, 1888, and August 10, 1940, a Seattle Municipal Street Railway cable car ran along Yesler Way from Pioneer Square to Lake Washington.