How does the concept of the 3rd place combine with walkability? I actually am not a particular fan of most 3rd places, but ok, I used to love to pop out to play

How does the concept of the 3rd place combine with walkability? I actually am not a particular fan of most 3rd places, but ok, I used to love to pop out to play soccer outside of my flat, or walk to a local bar for board games, but on the other hand there was no escape if I wanted to open a window in summer and a loud soccer game was going on, or if there was a late night party at the bar. These days, I like climbing so (in urban context) I drive to the gym, and I drive to a library (or take an uber/sometimes bus to a bar) if I want to play boardgames. I still have the 3rd places, but I don't have to live next to them.