A popular pirate-themed play area will close again for an upgrade. Buccaneer Bay, in Central Park, Dartford has proved hugely popular since opening in March last year. The £1.2m park covers two-and-a-half acres and has been extended to include an enclosed space for families and a picnic area – making it among the biggest of its kind in the UK. However, the attraction has previously been the target of mindless vandalism and was forced to shut temporarily just four months after opening following complaints about maintenance problems. It will shut again on Monday to undergo an upgrade to ensure e…