Long Creek Park was established as a result of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use Plan Goal 2 (Special Feature) process.
It protects a unique mineral lick used by mountain caribou (a species at risk) and other wildlife. The lick is located in a low, wet, sub alpine meadow at the confluence of a number of small streams. It is believed to be one of the few mineral licks used by mountain caribou in this area.