I've observed in many situations an annual pass is provided so locals can enjoy the amenities in their own neighborhood rather than for profit. I think I had a Blodel Conservatory annual pass one year that was the same price as 2 visits. West Van just added pay parking to their parks, but the annual pass is $20. Where annual means the whole year unlike whatever the Jericho pass is.
Pay parking is a fair means to control a shared limited resource, especially in tourist season, and I get that, but off season at Jericho those lots are empty, that's just a complete cash grab from the locals who want to enjoy their neighborhood parks. And you know they're eyeing the entire Spanish Banks, I think they tried once already.