NT woman found dead near playground

A woman has been found dead near a playground in Darwin's northern suburbs.

Police are investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman in Nightcliff after her body was found at Sunset Park at about 6am (CST) on Friday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Morgan said the death may be related to a disturbance in Sunset Park at around 11pm on Thursday night.

Police are treating the death as suspicious.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone who may have information should contact Crime Stoppers.