MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility

MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility is a youth detention center in Woodburn, Oregon, housing twelve living units organized into two distinct sections. The facility provides structured housing with varying layouts designed to accommodate different levels of care and supervision.

The facility was founded in 1891 and is Oregon's largest youth correctional institution with over 130 years of continuous operation. It has continually adapted its approaches to reflect modern rehabilitation practices and changing approaches to youth correction.

The facility implements educational programs, therapy sessions, and vocational training to prepare young individuals for successful reintegration into society.

The facility is located on North Pacific Highway in Woodburn and is accessible to visitors who must check in upon arrival. Plan ahead as the site has standard security procedures that visitors need to follow.

The Courtyard units, which opened in 2017, feature individual bedrooms arranged around central day rooms rather than traditional dormitory-style housing. This design represents a significant departure from conventional correctional facility architecture.

GPS coordinates: 45.15456,-122.82860

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23