5 Things to Know About Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center Before Your First Contact
Getting the basics in one place—where it is, how to reach staff, and what this unit does—makes first contact easier.
Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center is located at 600 West Sunset Avenue, Springdale, AR 72764. If you’re driving in from the Little Rock area, the posted route is to take I-40 west about 150 miles to exit 12 (I-49), go north on I-49 to Springdale, then take exit 72 (U.S. Highway 412/Sunset Avenue). From there, turn right on Sunset Avenue and go about 3.4 miles to Sunset Avenue and Thompson Street; continue through the intersection for another 2½ blocks, and the facility will be on the left.
For mail, use the same address: 600 West Sunset Avenue, Springdale, AR 72764.
- ✓ Main phone: 479-756-2037
- ✓ Fax: 479-756-0445
The facility has a unit capacity of 100.
Sec3 Programs
- ✓ Work Release
- ✓ GED Program
- ✓ Life Skills
Note: Program listings don't include schedules or enrollment details. If you need to plan around work release hours or classes, call the facility and ask what applies to your person's situation.
The facility opened in 1980 and holds ACA Accreditation. These are quick identifiers you may see in official materials if you're gathering details for paperwork or confirming you have the right unit.
Arkansas Division of Correction materials state the agency's service goal: "Providing fair, firm, consistent and superior correctional services for Arkansas." If you're new to this, know that you're working within the state DOC system - policies and changes often come from the agency level, not just this unit.
For reliable updates on current procedures, stick with official Arkansas Division of Correction communications. Signing up for agency announcements (if available) is a practical way to stay current without relying on secondhand information.
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