Taking newborn in public???

1st Baby 8.24.16 • Due 8/24/16
My baby is 8 days old. My husband plays in a competitive sports league and he has his tournament tonight. I really want to go and bring our baby because I would hate to miss out on a big event. It is in a public park. I don't plan on allowing anyone to hold it touch her. Is it safe to take her to the park for an hour this young? The weather is appropriate today to do so.